Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
India, Nepal, China
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Betula utilis
Habitat
Warmer regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
-
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Weightloss
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
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Peanut
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
मूंगफली
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Erdnuss
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Cacahuète
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Maní
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Amendoim
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Arachid
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Peanut
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peanut and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Himalayan Birch. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Peanut and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Himalayan Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Peanut and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Peanut and Himalayan Birch
Care of Peanut and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.