Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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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
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Peanut
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
मूंगफली
candlenut पेड़
In German
Erdnuss
Candlenut Baum
In French
Cacahuète
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Maní
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amendoim
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Arachid
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Peanut
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Peanut and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Candlenut. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Candlenut 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 Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Candlenut
Season and care of Peanut and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Candlenut season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Candlenut Physical Information
Peanut and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Candlenut are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Peanut and Candlenut
Care of Peanut and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.