Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
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
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PRUNUS dulcis
Common Name
Peanut
Almond, Sweet Almond
In Hindi
मूंगफली
मीठा बादाम
In German
Erdnuss
Süße Mandel
In French
Cacahuète
Amande douce
In Spanish
Maní
Almendra dulce
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Sweet Almond
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Amêndoas doces
In Polish
Arachid
słodkich migdałów
In Latin
Peanut
Almond Pulchra
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Sweet Almond
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Sweet Almond? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Sweet Almond. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Sweet Almond 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 Sweet Almond 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 Sweet Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Peanut and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Sweet Almond season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Peanut and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Peanut and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peanut and Sweet Almond
Care of Peanut and Sweet Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.