Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Scilla siberica
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
SCILLA siberica
Common Name
Peanut
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Scilla siberica
In German
Erdnuss
Sibirischer Blaustern
In French
Cacahuète
Scille de Sibérie
In Spanish
Maní
siberica Scilla
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Scilla siberica
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Scilla siberica
In Polish
Arachid
Cebulica syberyjska
In Latin
Peanut
Scilla siberica
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Peanut and Siberian Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Siberian Squill? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Siberian Squill. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Siberian Squill
Season and care of Peanut and Siberian Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Siberian Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Siberian Squill season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Siberian Squill is Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Siberian Squill Physical Information
Peanut and Siberian Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Siberian Squill are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
- Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Siberian Squill
Care of Peanut and Siberian Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.