Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
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Europe, Middle East
Types
Citrus
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Warmer regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
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
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Herb
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Peppermint
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
पिपरमिंट
In German
Meyer Lemon
Pfefferminze
In French
Meyer Lemon
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Peppermint
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Meyer Lemon and Peppermint Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Peppermint are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Peppermint
Care of Meyer Lemon and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon 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.