Origin
South America
Mediterranean
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
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
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Common Name
Peanut
Sleeping Plant, prairie partridge pea, showy partridge pea, prairie senna, large-flowered sensitive-pea,dwarf cassia, partridge pea senna, locust weed,golden cassia
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Partridge Pea
In German
Erdnuss
Partridge Pea
In French
Cacahuète
Partridge Pea
In Spanish
Maní
Partridge Pea
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Partridge Pea
In Polish
Arachid
Partridge Pea
In Latin
Peanut
Partridge Pea
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Arachis
Chamaecrista
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Cassieae
Properties of Peanut and Partridge Pea
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Partridge Pea? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Partridge Pea. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Partridge Pea 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 Partridge Pea 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 Partridge Pea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Partridge Pea
Season and care of Peanut and Partridge Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Partridge Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Partridge Pea season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Partridge Pea is Neutral.
Peanut and Partridge Pea Physical Information
Peanut and Partridge Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Partridge Pea are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Peanut and Partridge Pea
Care of Peanut and Partridge Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Partridge Pea 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 Partridge Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.