Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Warmer regions
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Sap
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Peanut
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
मूंगफली
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Erdnuss
Tiger Tree
In French
Cacahuète
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Maní
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Arachid
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Peanut
tigris lignum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Peanut and Tiger Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Tiger Tree? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Tiger Tree. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Peanut and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Tiger Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Peanut and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Peanut and Tiger Tree
Care of Peanut and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.