Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America
Japan
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, 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
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Peanut
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
मूंगफली
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Erdnuss
Palmfarn
In French
Cacahuète
Sago Palm
In Spanish
Maní
palma de sagú
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Sago palma
In Polish
Arachid
Sago Palm
In Latin
Peanut
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Sago Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Sago Palm? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Sago Palm. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Sago Palm 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 Sago Palm 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 Sago Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Sago Palm
Season and care of Peanut and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Sago Palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Sago Palm Physical Information
Peanut and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Sago Palm are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Sago Palm
Care of Peanut and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.