Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Warmer regions
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
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
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Peanut
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
मूंगफली
जेड पौधा
In German
Erdnuss
Geldbaum
In French
Cacahuète
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Maní
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Arachid
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Peanut
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Crassuloideae
Properties of Peanut and Jade Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Jade Plant? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Jade Plant. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Jade Plant
Season and care of Peanut and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Jade Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Peanut and Jade Plant Physical Information
Peanut and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Jade Plant are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Jade Plant
Care of Peanut and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.