Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Argentina
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Peppermint
Cholla
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Pfefferminze
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Menthe poivrée
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Μέντα
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
planta Salão
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
roślin Hall
In Latin
Peppermint
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Mentha
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Cylindropuntieae
Properties of Peppermint and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Cholla. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Cholla
Season and care of Peppermint and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Cholla Physical Information
Peppermint and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Cholla are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Peppermint and Cholla
Care of Peppermint and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.