Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tree
  
Origin
South America
  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
  
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Yellow, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Rhinitis, Sinuses
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
CARYA illinoinensis
  
Common Name
Peanut
  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
  
In Hindi
मूंगफली
  
पेकॉन
  
In German
Erdnuss
  
Pekannuss
  
In French
Cacahuète
  
Pacanier
  
In Spanish
Maní
  
Carya illinoinensis
  
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
Pecan
  
In Portuguese
Amendoim
  
Nogueira-pecã
  
In Polish
Arachid
  
Orzesznik jadalny
  
In Latin
Peanut
  
Pecan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Juglandales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Juglandaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Carya Nutt.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Dalbergieae
  
Juglandeae
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Juglandoideae
  
Properties of Peanut and Pecan
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Pecan. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Pecan 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 Pecan 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 Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Pecan
Season and care of Peanut and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Pecan season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Pecan Physical Information
Peanut and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Pecan are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Pecan
Care of Peanut and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.