Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Caribbean, South America
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Peppermint
Sugar Apple
In German
Pfefferminze
Zuckerapfel
In French
Menthe poivrée
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Μέντα
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Pinha
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Peppermint
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Peppermint and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Sugar Apple. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Peppermint and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Sugar Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppermint and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Peppermint and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peppermint and Sugar Apple
Care of Peppermint and Sugar 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.