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Peanut

About Peanut

Arachis hypogaea, or peanut, is a legume that is native to Central Brazil. Peanut plants thrive in warm climates with full sun and well-drained, light, sandy, loam soil. Pods typically ripen 120-150 days after seed is planted. Virginia style peanuts have the largest kernels and are processed in-the-shell and used as gourmet peanuts. Spanish peanuts have smaller kernels covered with a reddish brown skin and are used in peanut confections. Valencia peanuts have 3 or more seeds per pod and are covered in a bright red skin.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Arachis hypogaea

Genus

Arachis

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Peanut

💦 Water

How often to water your Peanut

Peanut needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Peanut in your home

Peanut love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Peanut does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Peanut in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Peanut

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Peanut: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Peanut after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Peanut is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Peanut →

Benefits of Growing Peanut →

Common Peanut Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Peanut →

💦 Water Needs

Peanut prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Peanut Water Frequency →

Peanut Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Peanut requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Peanut Light Requirements →

Peanut Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Peanut is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Peanut does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Peanut →

Best Pots for Peanut →

When and How to Successfully Repot Peanut →

What Are Healthy Peanut Roots →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Peanut grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Peanut Lifecycle →

Peanut Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Peanut →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Peanut can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Peanut Temperature Tolerance →

Peanut Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Peanut →

When to Plant Peanut →

How to Plant Peanut →

Where to Plant Peanut →

Winter Care for Peanut →

Best Companion Plants for Peanut →

Is Peanut a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Peanut can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Peanut →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Peanut, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.