Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
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
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
-
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, 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
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Peanut
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
मूंगफली
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Erdnuss
Kapok baum
In French
Cacahuète
Fromager
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Mafumeira
In Polish
Arachid
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peanut and Kapok
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Kapok? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Kapok. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Kapok 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 Kapok 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 Kapok and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Kapok
Season and care of Peanut and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Kapok season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Kapok Physical Information
Peanut and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Kapok are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Kapok
Care of Peanut and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.