Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Peppermint
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In German
Pfefferminze
Gala Apfel
In French
Menthe poivrée
Gala
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Gala
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Gala
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Gala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Season and Care of Peppermint and Gala Apple
Season and care of Peppermint and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Gala Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Gala Apple Physical Information
Peppermint and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Gala Apple are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Peppermint and Gala Apple
Care of Peppermint and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.