Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
-
Europe, Middle East
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Herb
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Peppermint
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
पिपरमिंट
In German
Magnolienbaum
Pfefferminze
In French
magnolia
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Μέντα
In Portuguese
magnólia
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Peppermint
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Peppermint season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Peppermint Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Peppermint are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Peppermint
Care of Magnolia Tree and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.