Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Aromatic herb
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
मीठा कुठरा
In German
Applemint Baum
Majoran
In French
Applemint Arbre
marjolaine
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
mejorana
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
manjerona
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
słodki majeranek
In Latin
Applemint ligno
amaracus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Applemint and Sweet Marjoram
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Sweet Marjoram? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Sweet Marjoram. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Sweet Marjoram doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of Applemint and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Marjoram season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
Applemint and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of Applemint and Sweet Marjoram
Care of Applemint and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.