Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic to oblong
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
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of 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, 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
-
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Latex
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Peanut
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
मूंगफली
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Erdnuss
Ficus elastica
In French
Cacahuète
Ficus elastica
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Amendoim
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Arachid
gumy roślin
In Latin
Peanut
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peanut and Ficus Elastica
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Ficus Elastica? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Ficus Elastica. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Ficus Elastica 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 Ficus Elastica 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 Ficus Elastica and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Peanut and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Ficus Elastica season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Peanut and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Peanut and Ficus Elastica
Care of Peanut and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.