How to grow and care for Mentha x piperita piperita
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Mentha x piperita piperita
Mentha x piperita piperita 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
10C° ~27C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Lamiaceae
🌺 Flower
The petals are split broadly into upper and lower parts, creating an open, lip-like shape.
🎋 Stem
The stem has a square-shaped cross-section.
Genus : Mentha
🔖 Care Tips
When harvesting leaves, it's better to pick the newer leaves from the top rather than the older ones from the bottom. This enhances the aroma and flavor. Spring (March to May) is ideal for planting seeds. After sowing, lightly cover the seeds with soil and keep it moist to prevent drying. Since the roots don't grow deep, a light covering of soil is sufficient. Planting different types of plants together increases the likelihood of crossbreeding and creating hybrids.
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
It can be found in various places around the world. It thrives in cool, humid environments or moist soil.
🪨 Soil Mix
When planting, it's best to use well-draining soil. A common mix is 40% potting soil, 20% bark, 20% leaf mold, 10% perlite, and 10% charcoal, but this can vary depending on conditions. This plant tends to spread out, so it's better to plant it in a wide pot rather than a deep one.
🌡️ Environment
The ideal temperature is 18-23°C. Prolonged exposure to temperatures above 27°C can damage the plant. A humidity level of 40-70% is recommended. Some plants can survive winter outdoors.
👀 Characteristics details
This plant is a ground cover with shallow, spreading roots. After the flowers fall in autumn, trim it back short. This encourages new branches to grow, making it fuller.
☀️ Light
Place the plant in a well-lit area. However, avoid direct sunlight in midsummer. Use a shade cloth or move it to a shaded area during intense sunlight hours.
💧 Water
When the surface soil is dry, water thoroughly. It's best to keep the soil consistently moist.
🌱 Propagate
Propagation is typically done in spring by separating branches and using cuttings. For cuttings: 1. For water propagation, avoid transparent containers. Place the stem in water, and once roots appear, use hydroponic fertilizer. When roots are 5-7 cm long, transfer to soil. 2. For soil propagation, plant deeply in soil without fertilizer. After taking cuttings, avoid exposing them to bright light. Gradually increase light exposure to help them adapt. Maintain high humidity and a temperature of 16-20°C.
🪴 Repot
Repotting is recommended every 1-2 years in spring due to their typically fast growth rate. If growth seems to slow, check if the pot's bottom is filled with roots, as they root quickly.
💊 Fertilize
Using the recommended amount during spring and summer can lead to more vigorous growth.
😵 Toxicity
Be cautious with pets and young children as it is toxic.
water
How to water Mentha x piperita piperita
How often should I water?
check Mentha x piperita piperita Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Mentha x piperita piperita need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Mentha x piperita piperita likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
10~27℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Mentha x piperita piperita at home, make sure the temperature is 10~27℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Mentha x piperita piperita prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Mentha x piperita piperita is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Lamiaceae, Genus: Mentha, Species: Mentha x piperita piperita
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Europe |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Mentha |
| Species | Mentha x piperita piperita |
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