Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Peanut
American Chestnut
In Hindi
मूंगफली
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Erdnuss
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Cacahuète
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
Maní
Castanea dentata
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Amendoim
castanea americana
In Polish
Arachid
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Peanut
English castaneis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peanut and American Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and American Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Peanut and American Chestnut. Peanut doesn't have thorns and American Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and American Chestnut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peanut and American Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and American Chestnut
Season and care of Peanut and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and American Chestnut season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and American Chestnut Physical Information
Peanut and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and American Chestnut are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and American Chestnut
Care of Peanut and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.