Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Argentina
Europe, Middle East
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Herb
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Cholla
Peppermint
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
पिपरमिंट
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Pfefferminze
In French
usine de Cholla
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Μέντα
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
roślin Hall
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
plant Hall
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Mentha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Mentheae
Season and Care of Cholla and Peppermint
Season and care of Cholla and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cholla and Peppermint Physical Information
Cholla and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Peppermint are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cholla and Peppermint
Care of Cholla and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.