Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, 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
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
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
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Peanut
Coleus, Painted nettle
In German
Erdnuss
Buntnessel
In French
Cacahuète
Vieux garçon
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Coleus
In Portuguese
Amendoim
cóleus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Coleus
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Coleus? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Coleus. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Coleus 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 Coleus 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 Coleus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Coleus
Season and care of Peanut and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Coleus season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Peanut and Coleus Physical Information
Peanut and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Coleus are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Coleus flower color: Not Available
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of Peanut and Coleus
Care of Peanut and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.