Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, Mexico
Types
Mentha spicata
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-8
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
A3, H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
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 Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Spearmint
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
Mousemelon
In German
Grüne Minze
Maus Melone
In French
menthe verte
Mousemelon
In Spanish
menta verde
Mousemelon
In Greek
δυόσμος
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
hortelã
melão rato
In Polish
mięta
mysz melona
In Latin
Coriander
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Spearmint and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Spearmint and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Mouse Melon season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Spearmint and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Spearmint and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Spearmint and Mouse Melon
Care of Spearmint and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.