Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
South Africa
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Habitat
Warmer regions
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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, 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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
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
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Common Name
Peanut
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Bread Tree
In German
Erdnuss
Brotbaum
In French
Cacahuète
Bread Arbre
In Spanish
Maní
Árbol del pan
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
ψωμί Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Árvore de pão
In Polish
Arachid
chleb Drzewo
In Latin
Peanut
panis ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Arachis
Encephalartos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Bread Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Bread Tree? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Bread Tree. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Bread Tree 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 Bread Tree 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 Bread Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Bread Tree
Season and care of Peanut and Bread Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Bread Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Bread Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Bread Tree Physical Information
Peanut and Bread Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Bread Tree are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Bread Tree flower color: Not Available
- Bread Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Bread Tree
Care of Peanut and Bread Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.