Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Habitat
Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
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
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Peanut
Sweetbay
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Laurus nobilis
In German
Erdnuss
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Cacahuète
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Maní
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Loureiro
In Polish
Arachid
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Peanut
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Peanut and Sweetbay
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Sweetbay? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Sweetbay. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Sweetbay 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 Sweetbay 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 Sweetbay and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Sweetbay
Season and care of Peanut and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Sweetbay season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Sweetbay Physical Information
Peanut and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Sweetbay are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Peanut and Sweetbay
Care of Peanut and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.