Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
airplane plant,St. Bernard's lily,spider ivy
Habitat
Warmer regions
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
White, Light Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Light Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Light Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
-
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Hanging Basket
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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Air freshner
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CHLOROPHYTUM comosum
Common Name
Peanut
Spider Plant
In Hindi
मूंगफली
spider plant
In German
Erdnuss
Grünlilie
In French
Cacahuète
Chlorophytum comosum
In Spanish
Maní
Chlorophytum comosum
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Spider plant
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Clorofito
In Polish
Arachid
Zielistka Sternberga
In Latin
Peanut
Spider plant
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Arachis
Chlorophytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Peanut and Spider Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Spider Plant? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Spider Plant. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Spider Plant 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 Spider Plant 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 Spider Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Spider Plant
Season and care of Peanut and Spider Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Spider Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Spider Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Spider Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Spider Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Spider Plant Physical Information
Peanut and Spider Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Spider Plant height is 25.40 cm and width 30.25 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Spider Plant are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Spider Plant flower color: White
- Spider Plant leaf color: White, Light Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Peanut and Spider Plant
Care of Peanut and Spider Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Spider Plant 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 Spider Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.