Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Middle East
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Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Peppermint
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Plumcot
In German
Pfefferminze
Plumcot
In French
Menthe poivrée
plumcot
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
plumcot
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
plumcot
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Plumcot
In Latin
Peppermint
Plumcot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Peppermint and Plumcot
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Plumcot? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Plumcot. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Plumcot
Season and care of Peppermint and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Plumcot season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Plumcot Physical Information
Peppermint and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Peppermint and Plumcot
Care of Peppermint and Plumcot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.