Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Fruit
  
Origin
South America
  
South Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Mediterranean region
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Rich
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Full Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Rich
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Ants, Birds
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Farmland, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
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
  
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Citrus limetta
  
Common Name
Peanut
  
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
  
In Hindi
मूंगफली
  
मौसम्बी
  
In German
Erdnuss
  
süße Limone
  
In French
Cacahuète
  
Citrus limetta
  
In Spanish
Maní
  
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
  
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
γλυκό ασβέστη
  
In Portuguese
Amendoim
  
doce de limão
  
In Polish
Arachid
  
słodkie limonki
  
In Latin
Peanut
  
dulcis ad cinerem
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Dalbergieae
  
Citreae
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Citroideae
  
Properties of Peanut and Sweet Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Sweet Lime? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Sweet Lime. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Sweet Lime 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 Lime 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 Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Peanut and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Sweet Lime season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Peanut and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Peanut and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Sweet Lime
Care of Peanut and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.