Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Habitat
Warmer regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Light Frost
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
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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 Applicable
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PIERIS japonica
Common Name
Peanut
Japanese Andromeda
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Japanese pieris
In German
Erdnuss
Japanese pieris
In French
Cacahuète
Japanese pieris
In Spanish
Maní
Japanese pieris
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Japanese pieris
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Japanese pieris
In Polish
Arachid
Japanese pieris
In Latin
Peanut
Japanese pieris
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Lyonieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Japanese Pieris
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Japanese Pieris? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Japanese Pieris. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Japanese Pieris 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 Japanese Pieris 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 Japanese Pieris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Japanese Pieris
Season and care of Peanut and Japanese Pieris is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Japanese Pieris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Japanese Pieris season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Japanese Pieris is Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Japanese Pieris is Acidic.
Peanut and Japanese Pieris Physical Information
Peanut and Japanese Pieris physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Japanese Pieris are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
- Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Care of Peanut and Japanese Pieris
Care of Peanut and Japanese Pieris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Japanese Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Japanese Pieris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.