Mint / Peppermint

Mint – Plant Details

Scientific Information

• Botanical Name: Mentha spicata

• Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)

• Common Names:

  • Peppermint , Mint , Mentha , Pudina ,Puthina

📝 Peppermint is a hybrid between watermint and spearmint, prized for its aromatic leaves and essential oils.

Plant Description

• Type: Perennial, aromatic herb

• Height & Spread:

  • Height: 30–60 cm

  • Spread: Spreads rapidly via rhizomes

• Leaves:

  • Dark green, ovate, slightly serrated

  • Strong minty aroma when crushed

• Stems: Square stems typical of mint family, grow upright but can trail

• Flowers: Small, purple to pink flowers in spikes, blooms in summer

Sun Light 

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

• At least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily ensures healthy growth and strong aroma
  

 Soil

• Well-draining, fertile soil is best

 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist

 Fertilizer

• Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season

• Organic compost or vermicompost enriches soil naturally

• Avoid over-fertilizing → too much nitrogen reduces essential oil concentration

 Pruning & Maintenance

• Regular pruning encourages bushy growth

• Harvest leaves frequently to promote branching

• Remove flower spikes if you want more leaf production

Uses & Benefits

• Culinary: Flavoring for teas, salads, sauces, desserts

• Medicinal: Relieves digestive issues, headaches, and cold symptoms

• Aromatic: Leaves release refreshing scent; used in essential oils

• Ornamental: Attractive green foliage for pots or garden borders