Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Africa, Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Warmer regions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Skin cleanser
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Peanut
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Erdnuss
Aubergine
In French
Cacahuète
Aubergine
In Spanish
Maní
Berenjena
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Berinjela
In Polish
Arachid
Bakłażan
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Peanut and Eggplant
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Eggplant? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Eggplant. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Eggplant 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Eggplant
Season and care of Peanut and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Eggplant season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Peanut and Eggplant Physical Information
Peanut and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Eggplant are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Eggplant
Care of Peanut and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.