Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Peanut
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Lignum Vitae
In German
Erdnuss
Lignum Vitae
In French
Cacahuète
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Maní
Palo santo
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Amendoim
pau-santo
In Polish
Arachid
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Peanut
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Lignum Vitae. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Peanut and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Lignum Vitae season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Peanut and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Peanut and Lignum Vitae
Care of Peanut and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.