How To Maintain Pudina (Peppermint) At Home?


Ridam Sharma
05-05-2024, 12:30 IST
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    Peppermint has a fresh minty smell and is known to enhance the taste of food. Therefore, take a look at the best tips to maintain the mint plant at home.

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Sunlight

    Your Pudina plant is versatile and can grow in full sun to partial shade. The plant needs at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily.

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Watering

    Mint plants don't require much water. Therefore, water the pretty plants once or twice a week and when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

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Pruning

    The peppermint plant is fast fast-growing herb and might need to be pruned often. However, prune when the plant is fully flowered.

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Soil

    The aromatic plant prefers rich, moist and slightly acidic soils. Mint is strong enough to survive in most types of soil, except in waterlogged conditions.

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Right container

    As per the Better Homes And Gardens website, use pots with drainage holes for keeping the mint plant. Keep containers away from heater or a radiator.

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Grow with love

    Treat your Pudina plant with tenderness and attention, like a child for a green, happy, and healthy plant.

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