Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
China
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, 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
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, 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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Peanut
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Hydrangea
In German
Erdnuss
Hortensie
In French
Cacahuète
Hortensia
In Spanish
Maní
Hortensia
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Hortênsia
In Polish
Arachid
Hortensja
Phylum
Vascular plant
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Arachis
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Sorghum
Properties of Peanut and Centipede Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Centipede Grass? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Centipede Grass. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Peanut and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Centipede Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Peanut and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Peanut and Centipede Grass
Care of Peanut and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.