Mint care
A vigorous herb that likes moist soil; best kept in its own pot. (Mentha)
- Light
- As much sun as possible
- Water
- Keep the soil lightly moist
- Cats
- Toxic
- Dogs
- Toxic
Care card
Light
As much sun as possible: a south-facing window.
Water
Keep the soil lightly moist.
Humidity
Average.
Soil and pot
Free-draining potting mix.
Feeding
Light feed every few weeks while you are picking it.
Through the year
Spring
Pinch tips to make it bushy. It can go outdoors after the last frost.
Summer
Pick often; remove flower buds to keep leaves tasty.
Autumn
Bring pots indoors before the first frost.
Winter
Give it the sunniest window and water lightly.
Leaf trouble?
Why houseplant leaves turn yellow
Several yellow leaves at once usually mean the roots are staying wet. Feel the…How often to water a houseplant
There is no single weekly schedule. Water when that plant's soil says so, then…Brown tips and crispy edges
Brown tips usually mean dry air, a pot that dried out too far, or minerals in…Drooping houseplant leaves
Droop can mean thirst or roots that are too rotten to drink. Feel the soil…Fungus gnats and other small pests
Fungus gnats breed in mix that never dries. Letting the top layer dry, and…Background
Mentha, also known as mint (from Greek μίνθα míntha, Linear B mi-ta), is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is estimated that 18 to 24 species exist, but the exact distinction between species is unclear. Hybridization occurs naturally where some species' ranges overlap.
From Wikipedia’s article Mentha, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: toxic and non-toxic plants Pet safety
- Wikipedia: Mentha Background