Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China
Southern Europe
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Sweet Box
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
Applemint Tree
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Applemint Baum
In French
Sarcococca confus
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
Árvore applemint
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Applemint
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Sarcococca confusa and Applemint Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Applemint are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Applemint
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.