Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Fern
  
Origin
South America
  
Australia
  
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Polystichum solitarium
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Saw-tooth like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
All year
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
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
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Yes
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Polystichum munitum
  
Common Name
Peanut
  
Swordfern, western swordfern
  
In Hindi
मूंगफली
  
Swordfern
  
In German
Erdnuss
  
Sword Fern
  
In French
Cacahuète
  
Epée Fern
  
In Spanish
Maní
  
helecho espada
  
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
ξίφος φτέρη
  
In Portuguese
Amendoim
  
espada Fern
  
In Polish
Arachid
  
Miecz Fern
  
In Latin
Peanut
  
Fern gladio
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Pteridophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Filicopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Polypodiales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Dryopteridaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Polystichum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Dalbergieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Properties of Peanut and Swordfern
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Swordfern? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Swordfern. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Swordfern 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 Swordfern 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 Swordfern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Swordfern
Season and care of Peanut and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Swordfern season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Swordfern Physical Information
Peanut and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Swordfern are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Swordfern
Care of Peanut and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.