Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Europe, Middle East
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Umbrella Like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Regular watering during dry periods
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 Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Peppermint
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
पिपरमिंट
Windmill Palm
In German
Pfefferminze
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
Menthe poivrée
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
Mentha × piperita
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Μέντα
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
Hortelã-pimenta
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Mięta pieprzowa
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
Peppermint
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Mentha
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Peppermint and Windmill Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Peppermint and Windmill Palm? We provide you with everything About Peppermint and Windmill Palm. Peppermint doesn't have thorns and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppermint and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Peppermint and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Peppermint and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppermint season is Spring and Summer and Windmill Palm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Peppermint is Loam and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppermint and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Peppermint and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Peppermint and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Peppermint flower color: Purple
Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
- Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppermint and Windmill Palm
Care of Peppermint and Windmill Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.