Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
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
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Peanut
In Hindi
Pepperwort
मूंगफली
In German
Pepperwort
Erdnuss
In French
Pepperwort
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Pepperwort
Maní
In Greek
Pepperwort
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Amendoim
In Polish
Pepperwort
Arachid
In Latin
Pepperwort
Peanut
Phylum
Charophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lapidieae
Dalbergieae
Properties of Pepperwort and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperwort and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Pepperwort and Peanut. Pepperwort doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperwort does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperwort has allergic reactions like and Peanut has allergic reactions like . 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 Pepperwort and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Peanut
Season and care of Pepperwort and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Pepperwort and Peanut Physical Information
Pepperwort and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Peanut are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Peanut
Care of Pepperwort and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.