Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
China
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
-
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
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
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Diospyros virginiana
Common Name
Peanut
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
In Hindi
मूंगफली
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
In German
Erdnuss
amerikanische persimmon
In French
Cacahuète
Diospyros virginiana
In Spanish
Maní
Diospyros virginiana
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
American λωτός
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Caqui americano
In Polish
Arachid
Amerykański persimmon
In Latin
Peanut
Diospyros virginiana
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peanut and American persimmon
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and American persimmon? We provide you with everything About Peanut and American persimmon. Peanut doesn't have thorns and American persimmon 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 persimmon 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 persimmon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and American persimmon
Season and care of Peanut and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and American persimmon season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and American persimmon Physical Information
Peanut and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and American persimmon are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- American persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and American persimmon
Care of Peanut and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and American persimmon pruning is done 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 persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.