Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Warmer regions
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
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
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Peanut
green hosta
In Hindi
मूंगफली
green hosta
In French
Cacahuète
plantain lily
In Spanish
Maní
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Amendoim
lírio banana
In Polish
Arachid
babki lilia
In Latin
Peanut
plantago lilium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Properties of Peanut and Green Hosta
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Green Hosta? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Green Hosta. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Green Hosta
Season and care of Peanut and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Green Hosta season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Green Hosta Physical Information
Peanut and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Green Hosta are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Peanut and Green Hosta
Care of Peanut and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.