Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
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
Cancer, Diuretic
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, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
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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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
ARACHIS hypogaea
In Hindi
Twinleaf
मूंगफली
In German
Twinleaf
Erdnuss
In French
Twinleaf
Cacahuète
In Greek
Twinleaf
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Amendoim
In Polish
Twinleaf
Arachid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Berberidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Twinleaf and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Peanut. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Peanut
Season and care of Twinleaf and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Twinleaf and Peanut Physical Information
Twinleaf and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Peanut are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Twinleaf and Peanut
Care of Twinleaf and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Twinleaf 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.