Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
South America
  
South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Deep, Hardwood forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-6
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Green, Light 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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Obcordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Not Available, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
OXALIS articulata
  
Common Name
Peanut
  
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
  
In Hindi
मूंगफली
  
sorrel
  
In German
Erdnuss
  
Sauerampfer
  
In French
Cacahuète
  
oseille
  
In Spanish
Maní
  
alazán
  
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
οξαλίδα
  
In Portuguese
Amendoim
  
alazão
  
In Polish
Arachid
  
szczaw
  
In Latin
Peanut
  
varii,
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Oxalidales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Oxalidaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Oxalis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Dalbergieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Properties of Peanut and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Sorrel. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Sorrel 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 Sorrel 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 Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Sorrel
Season and care of Peanut and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Sorrel season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Sorrel Physical Information
Peanut and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Sorrel are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peanut and Sorrel
Care of Peanut and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.