Pelargonium

Spearmint

About Pelargonium and Spearmint

Pelargonium

Spearmint

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Mentha spicata

Number of Varieties

2030

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-153-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Hot Pink, Coral

Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Oval with toothed margin

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Flies, Mites

Allergy

bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

MENTHA spicata

Common Name

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

Spearmint

In Hindi

Pelargonium

पहाड़ी पुदीना

In German

Pelargonium

Grüne Minze

In French

Pelargonium

menthe verte

In Spanish

Pelargonium

menta verde

In Greek

Pelargonium

δυόσμος

In Portuguese

pelargônio

hortelã

In Polish

Pelargonium

mięta

In Latin

Pelargonium

Coriander

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Lamiales

Family

Geraniaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Number of Species

20030

1 27800

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Properties of Pelargonium and Spearmint

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

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Season and Care of Pelargonium and Spearmint

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

Pelargonium and Spearmint Physical Information

Pelargonium and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Spearmint are as follows:

Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green

Care of Pelargonium and Spearmint

Care of Pelargonium and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.