Origin
South America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Cereus repandus
Habitat
Warmer regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
-
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Pink, Red
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
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Peanut
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Erdnuss
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Cacahuète
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Maní
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Arachid
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Peanut
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Cereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Peanut and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Peanut and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Peanut and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Peanut and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.