Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Southern Europe
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
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Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Applemint Tree
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Applemint Baum
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Bilwa
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Bael and Applemint
Season and care of Bael and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Applemint Physical Information
Bael and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Bael and Applemint are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Bael and Applemint
Care of Bael and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.