Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Houseplant
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fungus
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Peanut
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Erdnuss
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Cacahuète
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Maní
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Arachid
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Peanut
Kangaroo Paws
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Fabales
Commelinales
Family
Fabaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Arachis
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Conostyloideae
Properties of Peanut and Kangaroo Paws
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Kangaroo Paws? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Kangaroo Paws. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Peanut and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Peanut and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Peanut and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Peanut and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.