Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Phormium tenax,Phormium cookianum
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cliffs, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
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
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Anaesthesia
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Burns, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
Common Name
Peanut
New Zealand Flax
In Hindi
मूंगफली
New Zealand flax
In German
Erdnuss
Neuseeländer Flachs
In French
Cacahuète
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande
In Spanish
Maní
New Zealand flax
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
New Zealand flax
In Portuguese
Amendoim
espadana, linho-da-Nova-Zelândia
In Polish
Arachid
Nowa Zelandia lnu
In Latin
Peanut
New Zealand flax
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and New Zealand Flax
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and New Zealand Flax? We provide you with everything About Peanut and New Zealand Flax. Peanut doesn't have thorns and New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and New Zealand Flax
Season and care of Peanut and New Zealand Flax is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and New Zealand Flax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and New Zealand Flax season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for New Zealand Flax is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for New Zealand Flax is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and New Zealand Flax Physical Information
Peanut and New Zealand Flax physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas New Zealand Flax height is 121.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and New Zealand Flax are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
New Zealand Flax flower color: Orange
- New Zealand Flax leaf color: Yellow, Green and Pink
Care of Peanut and New Zealand Flax
Care of Peanut and New Zealand Flax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.