Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America
North America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Grass
Habitat
Warmer regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Peanut
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Erdnuss
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Cacahuète
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Maní
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Arachid
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Peanut
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Arachis
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Peanut and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Softstem Bulrush. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Peanut and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Peanut and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Peanut and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Peanut and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.