Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
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
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
-
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, 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
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
Peanut
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
मूंगफली
काजू के पेड़
In German
Erdnuss
Cashew Baum
In French
Cacahuète
Anacardier
In Spanish
Maní
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
Amendoim
cajueiro
In Polish
Arachid
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Peanut
cashew ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Properties of Peanut and Cashew
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Cashew? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Cashew. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Cashew 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 Cashew 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 Cashew and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Cashew
Season and care of Peanut and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Cashew season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Cashew Physical Information
Peanut and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Cashew are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
- Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Cashew
Care of Peanut and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Cashew 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 Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.