Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tree
  
Origin
South America
  
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Orbiculate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Bees, Birds
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Food for insects, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
BAUHINIA blakeana
  
Common Name
Peanut
  
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
  
In Hindi
मूंगफली
  
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
  
In German
Erdnuss
  
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
  
In French
Cacahuète
  
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
  
In Spanish
Maní
  
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
  
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
  
In Portuguese
Amendoim
  
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
  
In Polish
Arachid
  
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
  
In Latin
Peanut
  
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Bauhinia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Dalbergieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Caesalpinioideae
  
Properties of Peanut and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Hong Kong Orchid Tree? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Hong Kong Orchid Tree. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Hong Kong Orchid Tree 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Peanut and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Peanut and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Peanut and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Peanut and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.