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
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
No pruning needed
  
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
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
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
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
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
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Rubiaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Pentas
  
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 No pruning needed 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.