Monkey Puzzle Tree

Applemint

About Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint

Monkey Puzzle Tree

Applemint

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Herbs

Origin

Argentina, Chile

Southern Europe

Types

Araucaria araucana

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical forests

Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-116-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm980.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

200.00 cm2.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Needle like

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Tip cutting

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in Furniture, Useful for shade

Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant

Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARAUCARIA araucana

MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'

Common Name

Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén

Applemint, Variegated Applemint

In Hindi

Monkey Puzzle Tree

Applemint Tree

In German

Chilenische Araukarie

Applemint Baum

In French

Araucaria du Chili

Applemint Arbre

In Spanish

araucaria o pehuén

Árbol Applemint

In Greek

Monkey Puzzle Tree

Applemint Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Monkey Puzzle Tree

Árvore applemint

In Polish

Araukaria chilijska

Applemint Drzewo

In Latin

Monkey Puzzle Tree

Applemint ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Pinophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Lamiales

Family

Araucariaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Araucaria

Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint

Wondering what are the properties of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint? We provide you with everything About Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint. Monkey Puzzle Tree has thorns and Applemint doesn't have thorns. Also Monkey Puzzle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Monkey Puzzle Tree has allergic reactions like and Applemint has allergic reactions like . 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 Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint

Season and care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monkey Puzzle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.

Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint Physical Information

Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Monkey Puzzle Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint are as follows:

Monkey Puzzle Tree flower color: Green
Monkey Puzzle Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green

Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint

Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monkey Puzzle Tree 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 Monkey Puzzle Tree 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.