Origin
South America
Southern Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Warmer regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Peanut
Spinach
In French
Cacahuète
Épinards
In Spanish
Maní
Espinacas
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Espinafre
In Polish
Arachid
Szpinak
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Spinach. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Spinach
Season and care of Peanut and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Spinach season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Spinach Physical Information
Peanut and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Spinach are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Spinach
Care of Peanut and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.