Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mediterranean
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Asthma
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Peanut
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
मूंगफली
bay laurel
In German
Erdnuss
Lorbeer
In French
Cacahuète
laurier
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Amendoim
louro
In Polish
Arachid
wawrzynu
In Latin
Peanut
sinus laurus
Family
Fabaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Peanut and Bay Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Bay Laurel? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Bay Laurel. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Bay Laurel doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Bay Laurel has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Bay Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Peanut and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Bay Laurel season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Peanut and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Bay Laurel
Care of Peanut and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.