Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
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H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
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
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Peanut
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
मूंगफली
mandacaru
In German
Erdnuss
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Cacahuète
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Maní
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Mandacaru
In Polish
Arachid
Mandacaru
In Latin
Peanut
Mandacaru
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Careeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Peanut and Mandacaru
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Mandacaru? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Mandacaru. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Mandacaru
Season and care of Peanut and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Mandacaru season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Mandacaru Physical Information
Peanut and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Mandacaru are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Mandacaru flower color: White
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Care of Peanut and Mandacaru
Care of Peanut and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.