Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Palm or Cycad
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
South America
Types
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates, Loamy soils
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
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Fertilizers
Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Moth, Ring Rot, Rust, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Mites, Woodpeckers
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
drowsiness, Vomiting
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
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Digestion problems, Emmoiliant, Fights Depression, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Skin 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
Basketary, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYOPHORBE lagenicaulis
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Bottle Palm
Peanut
In French
Paume
Cacahuète
In Greek
Παλάμη
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Palma
Amendoim
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Areceae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Faboideae