Origin
South America
Europe
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
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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
Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
LACTUCA serriola
Common Name
Peanut
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Prickly Lettuce
In German
Erdnuss
Feigensalat
In French
Cacahuète
laitue scariole
In Spanish
Maní
lechuga espinosa
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Amendoim
alface espinhosa
In Polish
Arachid
Kolczasta Sałata
In Latin
Peanut
Opuntia Lactuca
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Cichorieae
Properties of Peanut and Prickly Lettuce
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Prickly Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Prickly Lettuce. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Prickly Lettuce
Season and care of Peanut and Prickly Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Prickly Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Prickly Lettuce season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Prickly Lettuce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Prickly Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Prickly Lettuce Physical Information
Peanut and Prickly Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Prickly Lettuce height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Prickly Lettuce are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Prickly Lettuce flower color: Yellow
- Prickly Lettuce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Peanut and Prickly Lettuce
Care of Peanut and Prickly Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.