Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Warmer regions
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
-
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange
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
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
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-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Peanut
Desert Willow
In Hindi
मूंगफली
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Erdnuss
Wüsten Weide
In French
Cacahuète
desert Willow
In Spanish
Maní
Desert Willow
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Willow deserto
In Polish
Arachid
desert Willow
In Latin
Peanut
desert Willow
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Tecomeae
Properties of Peanut and Desert Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Desert Willow? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Desert Willow. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Desert Willow 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 Willow 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 Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Desert Willow
Season and care of Peanut and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Desert Willow season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Desert Willow Physical Information
Peanut and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Desert Willow are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Desert Willow
Care of Peanut and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Desert Willow 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 Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.