Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Mexico, Texas
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22,23,24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Pale Pink
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
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Astrophytum asterias
Common Name
Peanut
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
In Hindi
मूंगफली
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
In German
Erdnuss
Sand Dollar Cactus
In French
Cacahuète
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Spanish
Maní
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Cacto do dólar de areia
In Polish
Arachid
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Latin
Peanut
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Arachis
Astrophytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Peanut and Sand Dollar Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Sand Dollar Cactus? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Sand Dollar Cactus. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Sand Dollar 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 Sand Dollar 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 Sand Dollar Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Sand Dollar Cactus
Season and care of Peanut and Sand Dollar Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Sand Dollar Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Sand Dollar Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available.
Peanut and Sand Dollar Cactus Physical Information
Peanut and Sand Dollar Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Peanut and Sand Dollar Cactus are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
- Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Peanut and Sand Dollar Cactus
Care of Peanut and Sand Dollar Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Sand Dollar 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 Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.