Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
India
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Pods, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ELETTARIA cardamomum
Common Name
Peanut
Cardamom
In German
Erdnuss
Kardamom
In French
Cacahuète
Cardamome
In Spanish
Maní
Cardamomo
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Κάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Cardamomo
In Polish
Arachid
Kardamon
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Cardamom
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Cardamom? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Cardamom. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Cardamom 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 Cardamom 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 Cardamom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Cardamom
Season and care of Peanut and Cardamom is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Cardamom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Cardamom season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Cardamom is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Cardamom is Neutral.
Peanut and Cardamom Physical Information
Peanut and Cardamom physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Peanut and Cardamom are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Cardamom
Care of Peanut and Cardamom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Cardamom 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 Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.