Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Shrub
  
Origin
South America
  
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Enkianthus campanulatus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Islands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor, Striped
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Red, Orange, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
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
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
  
Common Name
Peanut
  
Enkianthus
  
In Hindi
मूंगफली
  
Enkianthus
  
In German
Erdnuss
  
Enkianthus
  
In French
Cacahuète
  
Enkianthus
  
In Spanish
Maní
  
Enkianthus
  
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
Enkianthus
  
In Portuguese
Amendoim
  
Enkianthus
  
In Polish
Arachid
  
Enkianthus
  
In Latin
Peanut
  
Enkianthus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Enkianthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Dalbergieae
  
Heteromorpheae
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Enkianthoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Peanut and Enkianthus
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Enkianthus? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Enkianthus. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Enkianthus
Season and care of Peanut and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Enkianthus season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Enkianthus Physical Information
Peanut and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Enkianthus are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peanut and Enkianthus
Care of Peanut and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.