Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Middle East
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
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Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Peppermint
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In German
Pfefferminze
Bittermelone
In French
Menthe poivrée
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Momordica charantia
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Momordica
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Przepękla ogórkowata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Peppermint and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Peppermint and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Bitter Gourd season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Peppermint and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Peppermint and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Bitter Gourd
Care of Peppermint and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.