Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Globe shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Drought Tolerant
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 Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Sina
In German
Applemint Baum
Sina
In French
Applemint Arbre
Sina
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Sina
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Sina
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Sina
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Sina
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Sina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Applemint and Sina
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Sina? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Sina. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Sina doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Sina 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 Sina and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Sina
Season and care of Applemint and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sina season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Sina Physical Information
Applemint and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sina height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Applemint and Sina are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Sina flower color: Not Available
- Sina leaf color: Not Available
Care of Applemint and Sina
Care of Applemint and Sina 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 Sina 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.