Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Starfruit
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Kidney Stone
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Peanut
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
मूंगफली
carambola पेड़
In German
Erdnuss
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Cacahuète
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Maní
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amendoim
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Arachid
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Peanut
carambola ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peanut and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Carambola. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Carambola 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 Carambola 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 Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Carambola
Season and care of Peanut and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Carambola season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Carambola Physical Information
Peanut and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Carambola are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Carambola
Care of Peanut and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.