Mojito Mint

Mojito Mint Care

Mentha x Villosa

What is the plant

Mojito Mint is a fragrant and healthy plant, and you can grow it at home. Culinary experts appreciate Mint for its spicy taste. Its leaves can become an ingredient in flavored drinks. You can make tea from its leaves or add it to smoothies.

Mentha × villosa is a hybrid between Mentha spicata and Mentha suaveolens. The plant has a long stem with soft leaves of a delicate light green color. The height of an adult Mojito Mint is 11-15 inches (30-40 centimeters). When in bloom, Mint gets small, light purple flowers.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

5a - 9b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
You should water Mint often enough - as soon as you notice the top layer of the soil has dried up. It is better to water the plant in the evening. After that, you need to loosen the soil, so the plant gets more oxygen. Florists recommend spraying Mint with water from mid-spring to mid-autumn.
Pruning
This plant grows quickly and needs pruning, especially if you plan to use mint leaves for your own purposes. You can trim the Mint to just an inch of the stem above the ground. After that, the plant will need fertilizing and watering.
Fertilizer
You can use liquid mineral fertilizers for Mint from early spring to the first half of autumn. For Mojito Mint, regular houseplant fertilizers will work.

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Sunlight
Mojito Mint loves diffused light. It also grows well in partial shade. You need to protect the plant from the scorching sun. Otherwise, the leaves will quickly turn yellow. The best place for Mojito Mint in the house is the east window. You can use special lamps if the plant does not have enough light.
Soil
Mojito Mint grows well in both slightly acidic and alkaline humus soils. The soil should mainly be loose and well-drained. There should be good drainage at the bottom of the container.
Propagation
There are several ways to propagate Mint: cuttings, dividing the bush, or using seeds. The easiest way is to divide the bush. First, you need to dig up the plant, clean it carefully of the rest of the soil and rinse. After that, you need to cut the bush with a knife into 2-3 parts. Each part of the plant needs a separate pot of the right size.

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Temperature
The best temperature for Mojito Mint during the warm season is 65-77 Fahrenheit (18-25 Celsius). Indoors Mint will grow well on a balcony or terrace in warm weather. Winter temperatures should not be below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).
Container
This plant can also grow outdoors. If you choose a container for the Mojito Mint, it should be large because this plant has wide and strong roots. You should better choose a pot with a drainage hole.
Fun fact
Mint was popular in the distant past - the ancient Romans believed this plant makes a person smarter, so they wore mint wreaths on their heads.

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Additional
Be sure to mulch over the top after cutting if winters are harsh in your area.
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