Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs less 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
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
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Peanut
Arjuna
In Hindi
मूंगफली
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Erdnuss
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Cacahuète
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Maní
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
arjuna
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Arachid
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peanut and Arjuna Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Arjuna Tree? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Arjuna Tree. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Arjuna Tree 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 Arjuna Tree 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 Arjuna Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Peanut and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Arjuna Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Peanut and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Arjuna Tree
Care of Peanut and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.