Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
extracted oil
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Peanut
San Pedro
In Hindi
मूंगफली
सैन पेड्रो
In German
Erdnuss
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Cacahuète
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
Maní
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Wachuma
In Polish
Arachid
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
Peanut
San Pedro
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and San Pedro
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and San Pedro? We provide you with everything About Peanut and San Pedro. Peanut doesn't have thorns and San Pedro 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 San Pedro 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 San Pedro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and San Pedro
Season and care of Peanut and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and San Pedro season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and San Pedro Physical Information
Peanut and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peanut and San Pedro are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Peanut and San Pedro
Care of Peanut and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.