Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Europe, Middle East
Types
Aesculus glabra
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Herb
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Peppermint
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
पिपरमिंट
In German
Ohio buckeye
Pfefferminze
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Peppermint doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like and Peppermint 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 Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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.