Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Habitat
Warmer regions
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, 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
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Peanut
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Water Celery
In German
Erdnuss
Wasser Sellerie
In French
Cacahuète
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
Maní
El apio agua
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Aipo água
In Polish
Arachid
Seler Woda
In Latin
Peanut
Aqua Apium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Oenantheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Apioideae
Properties of Peanut and Water Celery
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Water Celery? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Water Celery. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Water Celery 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 Water Celery 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 Water Celery and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Water Celery
Season and care of Peanut and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Water Celery season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Water Celery Physical Information
Peanut and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Water Celery are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Water Celery
Care of Peanut and Water Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.