Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Warmer regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Peanut
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Philadelphus
In German
Erdnuss
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Cacahuète
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Maní
Philadelphus
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Philadelphus
In Polish
Arachid
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Peanut
Philadelphus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Arachis
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Hydrangeoideae
Properties of Peanut and Mock Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Mock Orange. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Mock Orange
Season and care of Peanut and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Mock Orange season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Mock Orange Physical Information
Peanut and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Mock Orange are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peanut and Mock Orange
Care of Peanut and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.