Mint Care Guide
Mentha
Also known as: Peppermint, Spearmint
Watering
Summer
Every 3 days
Winter
Every 5 days
Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. These plants hate drying out completely.
Light
Bright indirect
Near a window but no direct rays hitting the leaves
Humidity
40-60%
Average home humidity is fine.
Pet & Child Safety
Toxic - keep away from cats, dogs
Harmful to: cats, dogs
Pot & Soil
Keep in its own pot - very invasive. Standard potting mix. Needs good drainage despite loving moisture.
Pot-size watering
The 3-5 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot can need checking much sooner, while a 22cm pot may stay moist for longer. Keep the soil lightly moist, but check below the surface so a large pot is not staying soggy.
Balanced root room
This plant does best with a pot just larger than the root ball. Too much spare wet soil can make watering harder to judge.
Soil refresh
Refresh tired or compacted soil yearly, because moisture-loving plants still need air around the roots, not dense wet mix.
Good to Know
ASPCA lists Mentha species as toxic to cats and dogs; large ingestions may cause vomiting and diarrhea. Keep away from pets.
Frequently asked
How often should I water Mint?▾
Every 3 days in summer and every 5 days in winter is the reference range. The 3-5 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot can need checking much sooner, while a 22cm pot may stay moist for longer. Keep the soil lightly moist, but check below the surface so a large pot is not staying soggy. Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. These plants hate drying out completely.
What light does Mint need?▾
Bright indirect. Near a window but no direct rays hitting the leaves.
Is Mint safe for pets and children?▾
Toxic. Keep away from cats, dogs.
What humidity does Mint prefer?▾
40-60%. Average home humidity is fine.
What soil and pot does Mint need?▾
Keep in its own pot - very invasive. Standard potting mix. Needs good drainage despite loving moisture. This plant does best with a pot just larger than the root ball. Too much spare wet soil can make watering harder to judge. Refresh tired or compacted soil yearly, because moisture-loving plants still need air around the roots, not dense wet mix.
Is Mint beginner-friendly?▾
Yes - Mint is a herb well-suited to beginners.
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