Mint
Mentha spp.
Mint
Mentha spp.
Vigorous aromatic herb for teas, cocktails, and cooking. Grows aggressively but is easy to maintain with regular harvesting.
About Mint
Native to Europe and Asia, mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow, with fragrant leaves perfect for teas, mojitos, and cooking. It comes in many varieties—spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint, and more. Its vigor makes it invasive outdoors, but contained in pots, it's easy to manage.
Medium Light
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Tolerates less sun than many herbs. Some direct sun is beneficial.
Ideal window: East-facing windows work perfectly for mint. North windows are also suitable for this shade-tolerant herb. Mint is more adaptable than most culinary herbs.
Note: Window direction recommendations are based on the Northern Hemisphere.
Harvest mint regularly—cutting encourages bushy growth. If it gets leggy, cut it back hard and it will regrow vigorously.
Moderate — Keep consistently moist
Keep soil consistently moist. Mint likes more water than most herbs. Don't let it dry out completely.
Appreciates moderate humidity but tolerates average conditions.
Cool Tolerant — 55-80°F
Comfortable at 55-80°F (13-27°C). Tolerates cool temperatures and even brief frost.
Leggy growth
Insufficient light or lack of harvesting. Increase light and cut back regularly.
Yellow leaves
Overwatering, root crowding, or nutrient deficiency. Repot if root-bound.
Pest issues
Mint can attract spider mites and aphids. Check regularly and treat as needed.
Mint works in kitchen gardens and windows. Keep it in its own pot—it will overtake other plants if combined. Harvest freely for drinks, desserts, and cooking.
Bottom Watering Compatibility
Mint loves consistent moisture and thrives with bottom watering.