Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
India
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Warmer regions
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Garcinia indica
In French
Cacahuète
Kokum
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Kokum
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Kokum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Clusioideae
Properties of Peanut and Kokum
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Kokum? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Kokum. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Kokum 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 Kokum 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 Kokum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Kokum
Season and care of Peanut and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Kokum season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Kokum Physical Information
Peanut and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Kokum are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Peanut and Kokum
Care of Peanut and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.