Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, Europe
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No need to prune, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PHALARIS
Common Name
Peanut
Phalaris
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Phalaris
In German
Erdnuss
Phalaris
In French
Cacahuète
Phalaris
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Phalans
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Phalans
In Polish
Arachid
Phalans
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Phalaridinae
Properties of Peanut and Phalaris
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Phalaris? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Phalaris. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Phalaris 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 Phalaris 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 Phalaris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Phalaris
Season and care of Peanut and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Phalaris season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Phalaris Physical Information
Peanut and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Phalaris are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Phalaris
Care of Peanut and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.