Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Warmer regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Peanut
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Red Buckeye
In German
Erdnuss
Red Buckeye
In French
Cacahuète
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Maní
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Arachid
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Peanut
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Red Buckeye. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Peanut and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Red Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Peanut and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Red Buckeye
Care of Peanut and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.