Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hillside, Low Elevation
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
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
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Tangelo
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Tangelo
In German
Applemint Baum
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Applemint Arbre
Tangelo
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Tangelo
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Tangelo
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Applemint and Tangelo
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Tangelo? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Tangelo. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Tangelo doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Tangelo 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 Tangelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Tangelo
Season and care of Applemint and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Tangelo Physical Information
Applemint and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Tangelo are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Applemint and Tangelo
Care of Applemint and Tangelo 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 Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.