Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Peanut
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
मूंगफली
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Erdnuss
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Cacahuète
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Maní
planta del papiro
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Amendoim
planta do papiro
In Polish
Arachid
Papyrus roślin
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Papyrus. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Papyrus 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 Papyrus 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 Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Papyrus
Season and care of Peanut and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Papyrus season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Peanut and Papyrus Physical Information
Peanut and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Peanut and Papyrus are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Papyrus
Care of Peanut and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.