Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Caribbean
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Wild sago
Habitat
Warmer regions
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Peanut
Coontie
In German
Erdnuss
Coontie
In French
Cacahuète
coontie
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Coontie
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Coontie
In Polish
Arachid
Coontie
Phylum
Vascular plant
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Dalbergieae
Zamieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Zamioideae
Properties of Peanut and Coontie
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Coontie? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Coontie. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Coontie 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 Coontie 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 Coontie and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Coontie
Season and care of Peanut and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Coontie season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Coontie Physical Information
Peanut and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Coontie are as follows:
Care of Peanut and Coontie
Care of Peanut and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.