Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
India, Nepal
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Warmer regions
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
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
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root bark
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Peanut
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
मूंगफली
पीले अदरक
In German
Erdnuss
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Cacahuète
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Maní
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Arachid
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Peanut
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Peanut and Yellow Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Yellow Ginger? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Yellow Ginger. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Peanut and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Yellow Ginger season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Peanut and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Yellow Ginger
Care of Peanut and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.