Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Habitat
Warmer regions
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
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
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Peanut
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
मूंगफली
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Erdnuss
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Cacahuète
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Maní
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Arachid
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Peanut
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Fabales
Polypodiales
Family
Fabaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Arachis
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Boston Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Boston Fern? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Boston Fern. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Boston Fern 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 Boston Fern 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 Boston Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Boston Fern
Season and care of Peanut and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Boston Fern season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Boston Fern Physical Information
Peanut and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Boston Fern are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Boston Fern
Care of Peanut and Boston Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Boston Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.