Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Lemna minor
Habitat
Warmer regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
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
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Peanut
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
मूंगफली
duckweed
In German
Erdnuss
Entengrütze
In French
Cacahuète
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Maní
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
duckweed
In Portuguese
Amendoim
lentilha-d'água
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Lemneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Lemnoideae
Properties of Peanut and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Duckweed. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Duckweed 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 Duckweed 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Duckweed
Season and care of Peanut and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Duckweed season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Duckweed is .
Peanut and Duckweed Physical Information
Peanut and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Duckweed are as follows:
Care of Peanut and Duckweed
Care of Peanut and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.