Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
Common Name
Peanut
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
In Hindi
मूंगफली
tuberous बिगोनिया
In German
Erdnuss
Knollenbegonie
In French
Cacahuète
Bégonia tubéreux
In Spanish
Maní
Begonia tuberosa
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Οζώδους Begonia
In Portuguese
Amendoim
tuberosa Begonia
In Polish
Arachid
Begonia guzowate
In Latin
Peanut
Morbus Begonia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Tuberous Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Tuberous Begonia? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Tuberous Begonia. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Tuberous Begonia 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 Tuberous Begonia 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 Tuberous Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Tuberous Begonia
Season and care of Peanut and Tuberous Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Tuberous Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Tuberous Begonia season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Tuberous Begonia Physical Information
Peanut and Tuberous Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Tuberous Begonia are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
- Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Tuberous Begonia
Care of Peanut and Tuberous Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Tuberous Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberous Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.