Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
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
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Peanut
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
मूंगफली
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Erdnuss
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Cacahuète
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
Maní
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
Amendoim
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Arachid
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Peanut
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Ram's Horn and Peanut Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Peanut are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Ram's Horn and Peanut
Care of Ram's Horn and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Ram's Horn 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.