Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Grass
Origin
Europe, Middle East
China
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Peppermint
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Pfefferminze
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Menthe poivrée
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Μέντα
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Peppermint
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Peppermint and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Peppermint and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Peppermint and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Peppermint and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.