Mint

Mentha spicata

easy both ✗ Toxic to pets

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 days, keep soil moist

☀️ Light

Bright indirect to partial direct light

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

55–70°F (13–21°C)

🪏 Soil

Rich, moisture retaining potting mix

✨ Fertilizing

Monthly in growing season

🪴 Repotting

Every year — it grows aggressively

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About Mint

Vigorous and fragrant. Great for teas, cocktails, and cooking. Contains itself better in a pot than in the garden.

Care tips

  • Grows extremely aggressively — always pot it
  • Regular harvesting keeps it from getting leggy
  • Many varieties — spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint

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