Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Cats
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
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
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Peanut
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
मूंगफली
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Erdnuss
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Cacahuète
kiwai
In Spanish
Maní
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Amendoim
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Arachid
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Peanut
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Hardy Kiwi. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Peanut and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Peanut and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Peanut and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Peanut and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.