Life Span
Annual and Perennial
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Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Cuneate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
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Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Peppermint
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Pfefferminze
Tilapia
In French
Menthe poivrée
Tilapia
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
tilapia
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
tilaka
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
tilakiem
In Latin
Peppermint
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peppermint and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Tilaka. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Tilaka
Season and care of Peppermint and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Tilaka season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Tilaka Physical Information
Peppermint and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Tilaka are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Tilaka
Care of Peppermint and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.