Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Brazil
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
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
-
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Peanut
Dumbcane
In Hindi
मूंगफली
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Erdnuss
Dieffenbachie
In French
Cacahuète
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Maní
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Arachid
Difenbachia seguine
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Genus
Arachis
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aroideae
Properties of Peanut and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Dumbcane. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Dumbcane
Season and care of Peanut and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Dumbcane season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Dumbcane Physical Information
Peanut and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Peanut and Dumbcane
Care of Peanut and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.