Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Medium
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
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin
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
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Culinary use, 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, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Peanut
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In German
Erdnuss
Chayote
In French
Cacahuète
Chayote
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Chayote
In Portuguese
Amendoim
chuchu
In Polish
Arachid
Chayote
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Peanut and Chayote
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Chayote? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Chayote. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Chayote 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 Chayote 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 Chayote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Chayote
Season and care of Peanut and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Chayote season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Chayote Physical Information
Peanut and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Peanut and Chayote are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Chayote
Care of Peanut and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.