Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oval
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
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
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
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
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Peanut
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
मूंगफली
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Erdnuss
In French
Matricaire odorante
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Maní
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Amendoim
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Arachid
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Dalbergieae
Properties of Pineapple Weed and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple Weed and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Pineapple Weed and Peanut. Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Peanut
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Peanut season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Pineapple Weed and Peanut Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Peanut are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Pineapple Weed and Peanut
Care of Pineapple Weed and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Pineapple Weed 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.