Origin
South America
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
-
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
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
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Peanut
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Erdnuss
Wassermelone
In French
Cacahuète
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Maní
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Arachid
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Peanut
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Peanut and Citrullus Lanatus
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Citrullus Lanatus? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Citrullus Lanatus. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Citrullus Lanatus 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 Citrullus Lanatus 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 Citrullus Lanatus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Peanut and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Peanut and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Peanut and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peanut and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Peanut and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.