Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan, Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
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
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Peanut
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Chinese lantern
In German
Erdnuss
Lampionblume
In French
Cacahuète
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Maní
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Arachid
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Peanut
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Peanut and Chinese Lantern
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Chinese Lantern? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Chinese Lantern. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Peanut and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Chinese Lantern season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Peanut and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Chinese Lantern
Care of Peanut and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.