Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Succulent
  
Origin
South America
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Green, Red
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
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
No pruning needed
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
PORTULACARIA afra
  
Common Name
Peanut
  
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
  
In Hindi
मूंगफली
  
Elephant Bush
  
In German
Erdnuss
  
Elephant Bush
  
In French
Cacahuète
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Spanish
Maní
  
elefante Bush
  
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
ελέφαντας Μπους
  
In Portuguese
Amendoim
  
elefante de Bush
  
In Polish
Arachid
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Latin
Peanut
  
bush elephant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Portulacaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Portulacaria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Dalbergieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Portulacarioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Peanut and Elephant Bush
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Elephant Bush. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Peanut and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Elephant Bush season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Peanut and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Elephant Bush
Care of Peanut and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.