Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Virginia
Habitat
Warmer regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
Peanut
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In Hindi
मूंगफली
pennywort
In German
Erdnuss
Wassernabel
In French
Cacahuète
pennywort
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
pennywort
In Portuguese
Amendoim
conchelo
In Polish
Arachid
wąkrota
In Latin
Peanut
pennywort
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Arachis
Hydrocotyle
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peanut and Pennywort
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Pennywort? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Pennywort. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Pennywort 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 Pennywort 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 Pennywort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Pennywort
Season and care of Peanut and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Pennywort season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Pennywort Physical Information
Peanut and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Pennywort are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Pennywort
Care of Peanut and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Pennywort 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 Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.