Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Not avilable
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
No pruning needed
Not Available
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Peanut
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
मूंगफली
moonlight cactus
In German
Erdnuss
Selenicereus
In French
Cacahuète
Selenicereus
In Spanish
Maní
Selenicereus
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Selenicereus
In Polish
Arachid
Selenicereus
In Latin
Peanut
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Arachis
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Moonlight cactus. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Moonlight cactus 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 Moonlight cactus 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 Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Peanut and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Moonlight cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available.
Peanut and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Peanut and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Peanut and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Peanut and Moonlight cactus
Care of Peanut and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.