Spearmint

Pecan

About Spearmint and Pecan

Spearmint

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Mentha spicata

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

308

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-75-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Lavender

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with toothed margin

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Flies, Mites

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MENTHA spicata

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Spearmint

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

पहाड़ी पुदीना

पेकॉन

In German

Grüne Minze

Pekannuss

In French

menthe verte

Pacanier

In Spanish

menta verde

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

δυόσμος

Pecan

In Portuguese

hortelã

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

mięta

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Coriander

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Juglandales

Family

Lamiaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Mentha

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Mentheae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

3019

1 27800

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Properties of Spearmint and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Spearmint and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Spearmint and Pecan. Spearmint doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Spearmint does not have fragrant flowers. Spearmint has allergic reactions like bullous cheilitis and contact allergic dermatitis and Pecan has allergic reactions like bullous cheilitis and contact allergic dermatitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spearmint and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spearmint and Pecan

Season and care of Spearmint and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Pecan season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Spearmint and Pecan Physical Information

Spearmint and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Pecan are as follows:

Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Spearmint and Pecan

Care of Spearmint and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.