Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Cephalocereus senilis
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
White
Leaf Shape
Oval
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Peanut
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
मूंगफली
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Erdnuss
Old Man Cactus
In French
Cacahuète
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Maní
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Arachid
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Peanut
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Arachis
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Peanut and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Old Man Cactus. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Old Man 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 Old Man 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 Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Peanut and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Old Man Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Peanut and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Peanut and Old Man Cactus
Care of Peanut and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.