Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
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Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Peppermint
Marijuana
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
मारिजुआना
In German
Pfefferminze
Marihuana
In French
Menthe poivrée
Marijuana
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Marijuana
In Greek
Μέντα
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Maconha
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Marihuana
In Latin
Peppermint
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Peppermint and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Marijuana. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Marijuana 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 Marijuana 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 Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Marijuana
Season and care of Peppermint and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Marijuana season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Marijuana Physical Information
Peppermint and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Peppermint and Marijuana are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Peppermint and Marijuana
Care of Peppermint and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.