Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Not Available
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Peppermint
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Sikalemen
In German
Pfefferminze
Zyklamen
In French
Menthe poivrée
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Ciclamen
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Cíclame
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Cyklamen
In Latin
Peppermint
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Lamiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Mentheae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Peppermint and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Cyclamen. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Cyclamen
Season and care of Peppermint and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Cyclamen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Peppermint and Cyclamen Physical Information
Peppermint and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Cyclamen are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Peppermint and Cyclamen
Care of Peppermint and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.