Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Southern Asia, India
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
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
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a 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 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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Peppermint
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
दालचीनी
In German
Pfefferminze
Zimt
In French
Menthe poivrée
Cannelle
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Canela
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Canela
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Cynamon
In Latin
Peppermint
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Peppermint and Cinnamon
Season and care of Peppermint and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Cinnamon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Cinnamon Physical Information
Peppermint and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Cinnamon are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Peppermint and Cinnamon
Care of Peppermint and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.