Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Warmer regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Blue Green, 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
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Peanut
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Sun Star
In German
Erdnuss
Sun Star
In French
Cacahuète
Sun Star
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Sun Star
In Polish
Arachid
Sun Star
Phylum
Vascular plant
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Arachis
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Peanut and Sun Star
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Sun Star? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Sun Star. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Sun Star 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 Sun Star 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 Sun Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Sun Star
Season and care of Peanut and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Sun Star season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Sun Star Physical Information
Peanut and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Sun Star are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Peanut and Sun Star
Care of Peanut and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.