Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
Warmer regions
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
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
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Peanut
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Texas Madrone
In German
Erdnuss
Texas Madrone
In French
Cacahuète
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Maní
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Arachid
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Peanut
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peanut and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Texas Madrone. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Peanut and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Texas Madrone season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Peanut and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Peanut and Texas Madrone
Care of Peanut and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.