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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
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
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Piper
  
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.