Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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 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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
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
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Peanut
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Erdnuss
Yambohne
In French
Cacahuète
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Maní
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Arachid
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Peanut
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Arachis
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Jicama. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Jicama
Season and care of Peanut and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Jicama season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Jicama Physical Information
Peanut and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Peanut and Jicama are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Jicama
Care of Peanut and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.