Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Spearmint
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Tabernaemontana
Grüne Minze
In French
Tabernaemontana
menthe verte
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
menta verde
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
hortelã
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
mięta
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Mentha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Spearmint
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Spearmint Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Spearmint are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Spearmint
Care of Crape Jasmine and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.