Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Eastern Australia
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Peppermint
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Pfefferminze
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Menthe poivrée
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Μέντα
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Peppermint
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppermint and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Peppermint and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Peppermint and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Peppermint and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Peppermint and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Peppermint and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.