Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Argentina
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Warmer regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
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
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Peanut
Cholla
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Erdnuss
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Cacahuète
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Maní
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Amendoim
planta Salão
In Polish
Arachid
roślin Hall
In Latin
Peanut
plant Hall
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Arachis
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Peanut and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Cholla. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Cholla
Season and care of Peanut and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Cholla season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Cholla Physical Information
Peanut and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Cholla are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Peanut and Cholla
Care of Peanut and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.