Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
South America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Warmer regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
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
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Peanut
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
मूंगफली
काली मिर्च
In German
Erdnuss
Pfeffer
In French
Cacahuète
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Maní
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Arachid
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Peanut
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Black pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Black pepper? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Black pepper. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Black pepper 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 Black pepper 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 Black pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Black pepper
Season and care of Peanut and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Black pepper season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Black pepper Physical Information
Peanut and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Peanut and Black pepper are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Black pepper
Care of Peanut and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
