Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Types
herbaceous annuals
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
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?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, 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
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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
Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Peanut
In Hindi
Pelargonium
मूंगफली
In German
Pelargonium
Erdnuss
In French
pélargonium
Cacahuète
In Spanish
pelargonium
Maní
In Greek
Pelargonium
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Amendoim
In Polish
pelargonia
Arachid
In Latin
Pelargonium
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Peanut
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Scented Geranium and Peanut Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Peanut are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Scented Geranium and Peanut
Care of Scented Geranium and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Scented Geranium 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.