Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Radermachera sinica
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Peppermint
China Doll
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Pfefferminze
Zimmeresche
In French
Menthe poivrée
china doll
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
china doll
In Greek
Μέντα
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Peppermint
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Mentha
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peppermint and China Doll
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and China Doll? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and China Doll. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and China Doll doesn't have thorns. Also Peppermint does not have fragrant flowers. Peppermint has allergic reactions like flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn and Sore Throat and China Doll has allergic reactions like flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn and Sore Throat. 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 Peppermint and China Doll and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and China Doll
Season and care of Peppermint and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and China Doll season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and China Doll Physical Information
Peppermint and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and China Doll are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and China Doll
Care of Peppermint and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.