Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Mealybugs
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Spearmint
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Grüne Minze
Mexican Bambus
In French
menthe verte
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
menta verde
bambú mexicana
In Greek
δυόσμος
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
hortelã
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
mięta
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Coriander
Mexicanus Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spearmint and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Spearmint and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is Not Available and Mexican Bamboo season is Not Available. The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Spearmint and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Spearmint and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Spearmint and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Spearmint and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.