Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water carefully
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, 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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
रो अंजीर
In German
Applemint Baum
Birkenfeige
In French
Applemint Arbre
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
higo llorón
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
chorando fig
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
płacz rys
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Applemint and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Applemint and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Applemint and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Applemint and Weeping Fig
Care of Applemint and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.