Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
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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, Leaves
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Peanut
In Hindi
Snow Flake
मूंगफली
In German
Schneeflocke
Erdnuss
In French
Flocon de neige
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Maní
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Amendoim
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Arachid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Snow Flake and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Snow Flake and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Snow Flake and Peanut. Snow Flake doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Snow Flake does not have fragrant flowers. Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Peanut
Season and care of Snow Flake and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Snow Flake and Peanut Physical Information
Snow Flake and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Peanut are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Snow Flake and Peanut
Care of Snow Flake and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Snow Flake 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.