Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
South America
Types
Virginia
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Wet lands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Sedative
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
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
Peanut
In Hindi
pennywort
मूंगफली
In German
Wassernabel
Erdnuss
In French
pennywort
Cacahuète
In Greek
pennywort
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
conchelo
Amendoim
In Polish
wąkrota
Arachid
In Latin
pennywort
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Hydrocotyle
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pennywort and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Pennywort and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Pennywort and Peanut. Pennywort doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Pennywort does not have fragrant flowers. Pennywort has allergic reactions like and Peanut has allergic reactions like . 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 Pennywort and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pennywort and Peanut
Season and care of Pennywort and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Pennywort and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Pennywort and Peanut Physical Information
Pennywort and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pennywort and Peanut are as follows:
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Pennywort and Peanut
Care of Pennywort and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.