Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Mentha spicata
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-13
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, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Intestinal irritations
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 a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA spicata
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Spearmint
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
पहाड़ी पुदीना
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Grüne Minze
rosa Ipe
In French
menthe verte
rose Ipe
In Spanish
menta verde
Pink Ipe
In Portuguese
hortelã
rosa Ipe
In Polish
mięta
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Coriander
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Mentha
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Spearmint and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Spearmint and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Spearmint and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spearmint season is and Pink Ipe season is . The type of soil for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spearmint and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Spearmint and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Spearmint and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
Spearmint leaf color: Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spearmint and Pink Ipe
Care of Spearmint and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.