Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Not Available
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light 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
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Peppermint
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
पत्थरचूर
In German
Pfefferminze
Harfensträucher
In French
Menthe poivrée
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Μέντα
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Peppermint
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peppermint and Coleus Forskohlii
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Coleus Forskohlii? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Coleus Forskohlii. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Peppermint and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Peppermint and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Peppermint and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peppermint and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Peppermint and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.