Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Perennial
Origin
-
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
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Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
candelabro
Catmint
In Hindi
candelabro
कटमींट
In German
candelabro
Katzenminze
In French
candelabro
Catmint
In Spanish
candelabro
catmint
In Greek
candelabro
catmint
In Portuguese
candelabro
nêveda
In Polish
candelabro
catmint
In Latin
candelabro
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candelabro and Catmint
Season and care of Candelabro and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Catmint season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Catmint Physical Information
Candelabro and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Catmint are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Catmint
Care of Candelabro and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.