Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Brazil
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Medium
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 shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Peppermint
Dumbcane
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Pfefferminze
Dieffenbachie
In French
Menthe poivrée
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Μέντα
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Peppermint
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Genus
Mentha
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Peppermint and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Dumbcane. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Dumbcane
Season and care of Peppermint and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Dumbcane season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Dumbcane Physical Information
Peppermint and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Peppermint and Dumbcane
Care of Peppermint and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.