Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, 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
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Peanut
Papaya
In French
Cacahuète
Papaye
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Mamão
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Papaya
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Papaya? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Papaya. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Papaya 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 Papaya 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 Papaya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Papaya
Season and care of Peanut and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Papaya season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Papaya Physical Information
Peanut and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Papaya are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Papaya
Care of Peanut and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.