Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Peanut
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
मूंगफली
dwarf papyrus
In German
Erdnuss
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Cacahuète
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Maní
papiro enano
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Amendoim
papiro anão
In Polish
Arachid
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Peanut
P. papyrus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Dwarf Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Dwarf Papyrus. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Peanut and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Peanut and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Peanut and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.