Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
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2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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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
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Twinleaf
In German
Erdnuss
Twinleaf
In French
Cacahuète
Twinleaf
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Twinleaf
In Polish
Arachid
Twinleaf
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Arachis
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Peanut and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Twinleaf. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Twinleaf
Season and care of Peanut and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Twinleaf season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Twinleaf Physical Information
Peanut and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Twinleaf are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Peanut and Twinleaf
Care of Peanut and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.