Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Warmer regions
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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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
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Peanut
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
Erdnuss
Teufelszunge
In French
Cacahuète
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Maní
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Konjac
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Amorphophallus konjac
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Genus
Arachis
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aroideae
Properties of Peanut and Devil's Tongue
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Devil's Tongue? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Devil's Tongue. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Peanut and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Devil's Tongue season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Peanut and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Devil's Tongue
Care of Peanut and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.