Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
-
Apple Mint, Basil Mint, Ginger Mint
Habitat
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
Banks, Near organic waste disposal, Roadsides, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Annona reticulate
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
Catmint
In German
Netzannone
Katzenminze
In French
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
Catmint
In Spanish
Annona reticulata
catmint
In Portuguese
coração-de-boi
nêveda
In Polish
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
catmint
In Latin
Ramphal
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Tiliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ramphal and Catmint
Season and care of Ramphal and Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Ramphal and Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ramphal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Catmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ramphal is Clay, Loam and for Catmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Catmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ramphal and Catmint Physical Information
Ramphal and Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Catmint height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Ramphal and Catmint are as follows:
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
Ramphal leaf color: Green
Catmint flower color: Light Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Catmint leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ramphal and Catmint
Care of Ramphal and Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches and Catmint pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.