Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
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Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Peanut
Eria, Orchid
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
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In Portuguese
Amendoim
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Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Peanut and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Eria? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Eria. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Eria 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 Eria 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Eria
Season and care of Peanut and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Eria season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Eria is while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Eria is .
Peanut and Eria Physical Information
Peanut and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Eria are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peanut and Eria
Care of Peanut and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.