Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Warmer regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor 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
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Peanut
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Erdnuss
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Cacahuète
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Maní
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Amendoim
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Arachid
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Peanut
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aralioideae
Properties of Peanut and Arboricola
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Arboricola? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Arboricola. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Arboricola 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 Arboricola 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 Arboricola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Arboricola
Season and care of Peanut and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Arboricola season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Arboricola Physical Information
Peanut and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Arboricola are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Arboricola
Care of Peanut and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.