Type
Vegetable
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
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
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Peanut
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Bassia scoparia
In German
Erdnuss
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Cacahuète
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Maní
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
Arachid
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Peanut
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Camphorosmoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Kochia
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Kochia? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Kochia. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Kochia 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 Kochia 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 Kochia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Kochia
Season and care of Peanut and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Kochia season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Kochia Physical Information
Peanut and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Kochia are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Kochia flower color: Not Available
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peanut and Kochia
Care of Peanut and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.