Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Mexico
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Opuntia ficus-indica
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Peppermint
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Pfefferminze
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Menthe poivrée
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
Μέντα
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Peppermint
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Mentha
Opuntia Mill
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Peppermint and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Peppermint and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Barbary Fig season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Peppermint and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Peppermint and Barbary Fig
Care of Peppermint and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.