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About Epidendrum and Peanut


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Epiphyte  

Origin
South America  
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil  

Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts  
Diothonea, Auliza  

Number of Varieties
6  
99+
1000  
14

Habitat
Warmer regions  
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
11-15  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-9  

Sunset Zone
-  
H1, H2  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
45.72 cm  
99+
15.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
91.44 cm  
99+
20.30 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
White, Light Green, Ivory  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Tan, Brown  
-  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Linear  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Sandy  
-  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Summer  
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Cold climate, Humidity  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Divison, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
-  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
-  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
-  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
-  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Flying insects, Insects  
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites  

Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria  
Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

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  
-  

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  

Scientific Name

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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Vascular plant  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Order
Fabales  
Asparagales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Orchidaceae  

Genus
Arachis  
Coilostylis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
Dalbergieae  
Epidendreae  

Subfamily
Faboideae  
Epidendroideae  

Number of Species
1000  
26
1500  
18

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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.

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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:

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.

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