Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Peanut
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In German
Erdnuss
Emu Bush
In French
Cacahuète
Emu Bush
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Arachid
Emu Bush
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myoporaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Emu Bush
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Emu Bush? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Emu Bush. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Emu 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 Emu 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 Emu Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Emu Bush
Season and care of Peanut and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Emu Bush season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Emu Bush Physical Information
Peanut and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Emu Bush are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Peanut and Emu Bush
Care of Peanut and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.