Peppermint Plant

Description

• Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a refreshing herb known for its cooling menthol flavor and various culinary and medicinal uses. It's a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint, prized for its intense aroma and flavor.

Features & Benefits 

• Used in culinary dishes, beverages, and desserts for its refreshing and cooling flavor.
• Has medicinal properties and is commonly used to aid digestion, relieve headaches, and soothe sore throats.
• Repels pests such as mosquitoes and ants due to its strong scent.
• Adds ornamental value to herb gardens, containers, or as a ground cover with its attractive foliage and delicate flowers.
• Features serrated, bright green leaves with a strong, minty aroma and flavor.
• Grows as a spreading perennial herb, typically reaching about 1 to 2 feet in height.
• Benefits from pruning to encourage bushier growth and prevent legginess.

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers partial to full sun.
• Watering: Water once a week, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity levels.
• Fertilization: Feed with balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning: Regularly prune to control growth and encourage bushiness. Pinch off flower buds to prolong leaf production.