Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
South America
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Yellow, Yellow Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Brownish Red, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Scale-like imbricate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
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
  
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
THUJA occidentalis
  
Common Name
Peanut
  
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
  
In Hindi
मूंगफली
  
Thuja occidentalis
  
In German
Erdnuss
  
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
  
In French
Cacahuète
  
Thuya occidental
  
In Spanish
Maní
  
Tuya del Canadá
  
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
Thuja occidentalis
  
In Portuguese
Amendoim
  
Thuja occidentalis
  
In Polish
Arachid
  
Żywotnik_zachodni
  
In Latin
Peanut
  
Thuja occidentalis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Cupressaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Thuja
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Dalbergieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Properties of Peanut and White Cedar
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