Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Mentha spicata
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Throat itching
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Spearmint
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Grüne Minze
In French
céleri chou
menthe verte
In Spanish
apio col
menta verde
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
aipo couve
hortelã
In Polish
seler Kapusta
mięta
In Latin
Brassica apium
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Brassiceae
Mentheae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Spearmint
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Spearmint Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Spearmint are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Spearmint
Care of Celery Cabbage and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.