Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
India
Types
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Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Kokum
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Kokum
In German
Applemint Baum
Kokum
In French
Applemint Arbre
Kokum
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Kokum
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Kokum
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Kokum
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Kokum
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Clusioideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Kokum
Season and care of Applemint and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kokum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Kokum Physical Information
Applemint and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Kokum are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Applemint and Kokum
Care of Applemint and Kokum 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 Kokum pruning is done 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.