Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
South America
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
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, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Peanut
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
मूंगफली
In German
Ringelblume
Erdnuss
In French
pot Marigold
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Caléndula
Maní
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Amendoim
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Arachid
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Peanut
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Properties of Pot Marigold and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Peanut. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Peanut has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. 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 Pot Marigold and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Peanut
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Peanut season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Pot Marigold and Peanut Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Peanut are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Pot Marigold and Peanut
Care of Pot Marigold and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Pot Marigold 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.