Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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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
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Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
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, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
Peanut
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
मूंगफली
In German
peruvian daffodil
Erdnuss
In French
peruvian daffodil
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Pamianthe
Maní
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
Amendoim
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
Arachid
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Clinantheae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Peanut
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Peruvian Daffodil and Peanut Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Peanut are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Peanut
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Peruvian Daffodil 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.