Origin
South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Peanut
Common Mallow
In Hindi
मूंगफली
malva neglecta
In German
Erdnuss
malva neglecta
In French
Cacahuète
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Maní
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Amendoim
malva neglecta
In Polish
Arachid
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Peanut
neglecta malva
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Peanut and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Common Mallow. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Common Mallow
Season and care of Peanut and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Common Mallow season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Common Mallow Physical Information
Peanut and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Common Mallow are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Common Mallow
Care of Peanut and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.