Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
China, Japan
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
Warmer regions
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
-
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune central stem
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, 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
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Peanut
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In French
Cacahuète
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Maní
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Kaki
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Kaki
In Polish
Arachid
Hurma wschodnia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peanut and Kaki
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Kaki? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Kaki. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Kaki 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 Kaki 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 Kaki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Kaki
Season and care of Peanut and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Kaki season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Kaki Physical Information
Peanut and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Kaki are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Kaki
Care of Peanut and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.