Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Middle East
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Herb
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Sea Grape
Peppermint
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
पिपरमिंट
In German
Sea Grape
Pfefferminze
In French
Sea Grape
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Sea Grape
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Uva mare
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Peppermint
Season and care of Sea Grape and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Peppermint Physical Information
Sea Grape and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Peppermint are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sea Grape and Peppermint
Care of Sea Grape and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.