Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Buds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
SABAL yapa
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Huano, Thatch Palm
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
हुआन
In German
Applemint Baum
Huan
In French
Applemint Arbre
Huan
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Huan
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Χουάν
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Huan
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Huan
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Huano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Applemint and Huano
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Huano? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Huano. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Huano doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Huano has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Applemint and Huano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Huano
Season and care of Applemint and Huano is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Huano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Huano season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Huano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Huano Physical Information
Applemint and Huano physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Huano are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Huano flower color: Ivory
- Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Applemint and Huano
Care of Applemint and Huano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Huano pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Huano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.