How to Grow Apple Mint? Detailed Guide to Growing Methods and Precautions

Apple mint is a foliage plant with a rich fragrance, also called touch-me-not mint, because its scent closely resembles the aroma of apples, so it also enjoys the reputation of "apple fragrance." It is extremely popular on the market and is suitable as a potted ornamental plant, or hung indoors. So how should apple mint be grown? Let's take a look together.

I. Growing Methods

1. Soil

Apple mint likes to grow in fertile, loose soil with good drainage. A layer of vermiculite can be placed at the bottom of the pot to enhance drainage performance, or garden soil + leaf mold + peat soil or coarse river sand can be used to prepare nutrient soil.

2. Temperature and Humidity

Temperature and humidity are the basic conditions for growing apple mint. Apple mint likes a warm climate, but the hot and stuffy environment of summer is not conducive to its growth and development, and after entering winter, its temperature requirements are relatively strict. When the ambient low temperature is 10 degrees, it will stop growing. It also prefers a slightly humid environment, and the growing humidity of the growing environment should be maintained at around 50%.

3. Light

When growing apple mint, it is essential to provide sufficient light conditions. In the three seasons of spring, autumn and winter, it can be placed in the sunlight. If grown indoors, it must be placed in a bright place. After entering summer, appropriate shading is needed to avoid strong direct sunlight, which can cause leaf scorch.

4. Watering

Apple mint has extremely strong drought resistance. Normally there is no need to water excessively; watering once every 5-6 days is sufficient. Also, when watering, water must not accumulate in the flower pot, otherwise its root system will rot, and in severe cases cause the plant to die.

II. Precautions

During the process of growing apple mint, be sure to prune it in time, as this promotes the growth of new branches and makes it grow more vigorously. During the growing process, its demand for fertilizer is not large, and it avoids concentrated fertilizer. Generally, during vigorous growth, apply a diluted liquid fertilizer once every 20 days, and stop fertilizing in winter.

  The above is an introduction to the growing methods and precautions for apple mint. We hope it can help you. To learn more related knowledge, please follow us.