The refreshing aroma is the well-known vanilla - mint
A plant of the genus Peppermint grown in Japan
Peppermint is most widely distributed in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The most cultivated varieties are spearmint, spicy mint, apple mint and other varieties native to Europe, as well as hybrid varieties based on them. The leaves and stems of mint have a refreshing and pleasant strong aroma, and the smell and aroma vary according to the variety.
Peppermint leaves grow opposites, the stems are erect or grow against other plants, and after summer the top of the stems will bloom white or light purple flowers. Transverse underground stems grow rapidly. In winter, the aboveground part withers and enters a dormant period, with the exception of the small Corsi mint. Coxi mint is an evergreen plant that grows creeping on the ground.
Spotted bromeliad mint
Peppermint is not suitable for combination potted plants
From February to April, it is suitable for planting seedlings and changing pots. Peppermint needs to be changed every year. The purchased seedlings need to be planted as soon as possible, and care should be taken to avoid damaging the root system when planting.
Due to the rapid growth of peppermint, it multiplies quickly, and it is enough to plant 1 plant in a pot. The underground stems of mint are constantly growing and extending, and are not suitable for combining potted plants. Even if you mix different mints, only the one with the strongest vitality can survive, so even different types of mint need to be planted separately.
Soil selection for herbs and flowers. Peppermint is prone to lodging and can be supported by a wrapped scaffold.
Be careful not to cut off the water
Peppermint is usually grown in the sun. Bright shade can also be grown, but the smell will fade, while Corsican mint is grown in bright shade.
Peppermint is a plant that grows in wetlands, and care should be taken not to lack water when planting to keep the soil moist. Placing water in a tray at the bottom of the pot is also a way to keep the soil moist.
Fertilizer Slow-release fertilizer for herbs and flowers, liquid fertilizer for herbs and flowers 2-3 times a month.
Peppermint plants can be harvested at any time after growing to 20-30 cm, and if they grow too lush, they can also be harvested and pruned in parallel. Peppermint has a strong regenerative ability, as long as there are leaves on the plant after pruning, it can also survive by pruning from the lower position of the plant. The cut stems can be propagated by cuttings.
Peppermint is basically free of pests and diseases, but it is sometimes infested with aphids and locusts, and it needs to be removed immediately after discovery.