Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Warmer regions
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
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, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Peanut
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Epidendrum
In German
Erdnuss
Epidendrum
In French
Cacahuète
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Maní
Epidendrum
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Epidendrum
In Polish
Arachid
Epidendrum
In Latin
Peanut
Epidendrum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Arachis
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Peanut and Epidendrum
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Epidendrum. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Epidendrum
Season and care of Peanut and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Epidendrum season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Epidendrum Physical Information
Peanut and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Epidendrum are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Epidendrum
Care of Peanut and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Epidendrum pruning is done 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.