water mint

How to Grow and Care for water mint

water mint · Mentha aquatica
Also known as: fish mint

Grow in permanently moist soil, or in shallow water, in sun or semi-shade. May have to potential to become a nuisance if not well managed

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing water mint

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in permanently moist soil, or in shallow water, in sun or semi-shade. May have to potential to become a nuisance if not well managed

How to Water water mint?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for water mint?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for water mint?

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What Soil Is Best for water mint?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for water mint?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize water mint?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune water mint?

Cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate water mint?

Propagate by division in spring

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How to Transplant water mint?

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How to Care for water mint in Winter?

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How to Plant water mint?

Grow in permanently moist soil, or in shallow water, in sun or semi-shade. May have to potential to become a nuisance if not well managed

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How to Repot water mint?

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How to Harvest water mint?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible powdery mildews or mint rust if allowed to become too dry

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of water mint

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Attributes of water mint

Plant typeBogs · Herbs - Culinary · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitSuckering
OriginEurasia

Scientific Classification

Species
Mentha aquatica
Genus
Mentha
Family
Lamiaceae
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