Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Southern Europe
Habitat
agricultural areas
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
तोरी
Applemint Tree
In German
Zucchini
Applemint Baum
In French
Courgette
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
calabacín
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Kabaczek
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
zucchini
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Applemint
Season and care of Zucchini and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Applemint season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Applemint Physical Information
Zucchini and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Applemint are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Zucchini and Applemint
Care of Zucchini and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.