Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
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
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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 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
-
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
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, 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 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
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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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 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.