Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Shrub
  
Origin
South America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
6-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-6
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
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, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Not Available, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bog Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
CYTISUS 'Lena'
  
Common Name
Peanut
  
Broom
  
In Hindi
मूंगफली
  
Broom
  
In German
Erdnuss
  
Besen
  
In French
Cacahuète
  
balai
  
In Spanish
Maní
  
escoba
  
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
σκούπα
  
In Portuguese
Amendoim
  
vassoura
  
In Polish
Arachid
  
miotła
  
In Latin
Peanut
  
iuniperorum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Cytisus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Dalbergieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Properties of Peanut and Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Broom? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Broom. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Broom 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 Broom 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 Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Broom
Season and care of Peanut and Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Broom season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Broom Physical Information
Peanut and Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Broom are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
- Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Broom
Care of Peanut and Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Broom 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 Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.