Origin
South America
Europe
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Peanut
Borage, starflower
In German
Erdnuss
Borretsch
In French
Cacahuète
Bourrache
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Borage
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Borragem
In Polish
Arachid
Ogórecznik
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peanut and Borage
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Borage? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Borage. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Borage 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 Borage 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 Borage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Borage
Season and care of Peanut and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Borage season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Borage is Neutral.
Peanut and Borage Physical Information
Peanut and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Borage are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peanut and Borage
Care of Peanut and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.