Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Middle East
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Bees
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Not Available
Herb
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Pear
Peppermint
In Hindi
नाशपाती
पिपरमिंट
In German
Birne
Pfefferminze
In French
Poire
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Pera
Mentha × piperita
In Portuguese
Pera
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Gruszka
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Orbis
Peppermint
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Properties of Pear and Peppermint
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Peppermint? We provide you with everything About Pear and Peppermint. Pear has thorns and Peppermint doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Peppermint has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling. 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 Pear and Peppermint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Peppermint
Season and care of Pear and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Peppermint season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Pear and Peppermint Physical Information
Pear and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Peppermint are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pear and Peppermint
Care of Pear and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear 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 Pear 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.