Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southern Europe
Types
marginata, sanderiana
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARISAEMA dracontium
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Green Dragon
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Arisaema dracontium
Applemint Tree
In German
Arisaema dracontium
Applemint Baum
In French
Arisaema dracontium
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Arisaema dracontium
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Arisaema dracontium
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Arisaema dracontium
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Arisaema dracontium
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Arisaema dracontium
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arisaemateae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Green Dragon and Applemint
Wondering what are the properties of Green Dragon and Applemint? We provide you with everything About Green Dragon and Applemint. Green Dragon doesn't have thorns and Applemint doesn't have thorns. Also Green Dragon does not have fragrant flowers. Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching and Applemint has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Green Dragon and Applemint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Green Dragon and Applemint
Season and care of Green Dragon and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Green Dragon and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Dragon is Loam and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Dragon and Applemint Physical Information
Green Dragon and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Green Dragon and Applemint are as follows:
Green Dragon flower color: Green
Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Green Dragon and Applemint
Care of Green Dragon and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Dragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Dragon 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.