Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Madagascar
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Broadleaf evergreen
Habitat
Warmer regions
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
Peanut
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Dracaena marginata
In German
Erdnuss
Dracaena marginata
In French
Cacahuète
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
Maní
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
Amendoim
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
Arachid
Dracena marginata
In Latin
Peanut
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Peanut and Dracaena Marginata
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Dracaena Marginata? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Dracaena Marginata. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Peanut and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Dracaena Marginata season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Peanut and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
- Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Care of Peanut and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Peanut and Dracaena Marginata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.