Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
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, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Peanut
In Hindi
Sinningia
मूंगफली
In German
Sinningia
Erdnuss
In French
Sinningia
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Sinningia
Maní
In Greek
Sinningia
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Amendoim
In Polish
Sinningia
Arachid
In Latin
Sinningia
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Dalbergieae
Season and Care of Sinningia and Peanut
Season and care of Sinningia and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Sinningia and Peanut Physical Information
Sinningia and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Peanut are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Sinningia and Peanut
Care of Sinningia and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Sinningia 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.