Water
Water regularly to maintain consistently moist soil, especially during dry periods. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
MintMentha requienii
Also known as Corsican Mint · Creeping Mint · Menthella
- Category: Foliage, Ornamental
- Type: Herb, Creeper
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Temperature: Thrives in moderate temperatures.
- Habitat: Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Mint Care Summary
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Light
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
60% intensity
Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Water more frequently in hot weather.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil with good moisture retention.
50% intensity
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
60% intensity
Can tolerate light frost but prefers protection.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
30% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Mint Toxicity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Mint Quick Facts
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
- Plant Type
- Herb, Creeper
- Plant Category
- Foliage, Ornamental
- Plant Place Type
- Groundcover, Pot, Garden
- Plant Environment
- Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
- Lifespan
- Perennials
- Plant Height
- 0.02-0.05 m
- Spread
- 0.3-0.6 m
- Tall Or Wide
- Wide
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Dormancy
- Semi-evergreen
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Opposite, ovate
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.3 cm
Care guide for Mint
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Pruning
Pinch back stems regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent legginess. Trim any dead or damaged foliage to maintain a tidy appearance. Can be cut back hard after flowering to promote new growth.
Propagation
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring. Division of established clumps is another effective method.
Repotting
Repot container-grown plants annually or when root-bound, typically in spring. Use a well-draining potting mix. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Mint Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Mint Taxonomy
Botanical classification