Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
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
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Peanut
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
मूंगफली
In German
Schlumbergera
Erdnuss
In French
Schlumbergera
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Maní
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Amendoim
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Arachid
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Schlumbergera and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Peanut. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Peanut
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Peanut season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Peanut is Acidic.
Schlumbergera and Peanut Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Peanut are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Schlumbergera and Peanut
Care of Schlumbergera and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Schlumbergera 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.