Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Dasylirion wheeleri
Habitat
Warmer regions
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
-
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
DASYLIRION
Common Name
Peanut
Spoon flower, Common sotol
In Hindi
मूंगफली
डेजर्ट चम्मच
In German
Erdnuss
Esslöffel
In French
Cacahuète
Desert cuillère
In Spanish
Maní
Desierto cuchara
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Desert κουτάλι
In Portuguese
Amendoim
colher Desert
In Polish
Arachid
Desert łyżka
In Latin
Peanut
cochleari deserto
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Peanut and Desert Spoon
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Desert Spoon? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Desert Spoon. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Desert Spoon
Season and care of Peanut and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Desert Spoon season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Desert Spoon Physical Information
Peanut and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Desert Spoon are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
- Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Peanut and Desert Spoon
Care of Peanut and Desert Spoon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.