Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Warmer regions
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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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
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
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
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PENTAS
Common Name
Peanut
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Pentas plant
In German
Erdnuss
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Cacahuète
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Maní
planta pentas
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Amendoim
planta Pentas
In Polish
Arachid
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Peanut
Pentas herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Knoxieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rubioideae
Properties of Peanut and Pentas
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Pentas? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Pentas. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Pentas 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 Pentas 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 Pentas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Pentas
Season and care of Peanut and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Pentas season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Pentas Physical Information
Peanut and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Pentas are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Pentas
Care of Peanut and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.