Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
South America
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
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
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Peanut
In Hindi
Water Celery
मूंगफली
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Erdnuss
In French
Céleri d'eau
Cacahuète
In Spanish
El apio agua
Maní
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Amendoim
In Polish
Seler Woda
Arachid
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oenantheae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Peanut
Season and care of Water Celery and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Water Celery and Peanut Physical Information
Water Celery and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Peanut are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Water Celery and Peanut
Care of Water Celery and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Water Celery 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.