Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
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Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
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
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Rhizomes
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Peanut
Homalomena
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Homalomena
In German
Erdnuss
Homalomena
In French
Cacahuète
Homalomena
In Spanish
Maní
Homalomena
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Homalomena
In Portuguese
Amendoim
homalomena
In Polish
Arachid
Homalomena
In Latin
Peanut
Homalomena
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Peanut and Homalomena
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Homalomena? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Homalomena. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Homalomena 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 Homalomena 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 Homalomena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Homalomena
Season and care of Peanut and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Homalomena season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Homalomena Physical Information
Peanut and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Homalomena are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Peanut and Homalomena
Care of Peanut and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.