Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Africa
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Habitat
Warmer regions
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, 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
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
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
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, 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
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Legume allergy
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
Diuretic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
VIGNA unguiculata
Common Name
Peanut
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
In French
Cacahuète
niébé
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
cowpea
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Koopea
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peanut and Cowpea
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Cowpea? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Cowpea. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Cowpea 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 Cowpea 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 Cowpea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Cowpea
Season and care of Peanut and Cowpea is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Cowpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Cowpea season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Cowpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Cowpea Physical Information
Peanut and Cowpea physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Cowpea are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Peanut and Cowpea
Care of Peanut and Cowpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.