Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Palm or Cycad
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
South America
Types
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Islands, limestone outcrops, Terrestrial
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full 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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, 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
Aging, Malaria, Metabolic disorders
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
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Seeds
Other Uses
Biodiesel, Wax
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYOPHORBE verschaffeltii
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Spindle Palm
Peanut
In Hindi
Spindle Palm
मूंगफली
In German
Spindelpalme
Erdnuss
In French
Palmiste marron
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Maní
In Greek
Spindle Palm
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Spindle Palm
Amendoim
In Polish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Arachid
In Latin
Spindle Palm
Peanut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Spindle Palm and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Palm and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Spindle Palm and Peanut. Spindle Palm doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Palm has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Peanut has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis. 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 Spindle Palm and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spindle Palm and Peanut
Season and care of Spindle Palm and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Palm and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spindle Palm is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Spindle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Spindle Palm and Peanut Physical Information
Spindle Palm and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Spindle Palm and Peanut are as follows:
Spindle Palm flower color: Orange and Ivory
Spindle Palm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Spindle Palm and Peanut
Care of Spindle Palm and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Spindle Palm 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.