Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
-
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Peppermint
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Pfefferminze
Osage Orange
In French
Menthe poivrée
Osage orange
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Osage naranja
In Greek
Μέντα
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Osage laranja
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Peppermint
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peppermint and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Osage Orange. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Osage Orange
Season and care of Peppermint and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Osage Orange season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Osage Orange Physical Information
Peppermint and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Osage Orange are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Peppermint and Osage Orange
Care of Peppermint and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.