Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) – care guide

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Mentha × piperita

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Common name: Peppermint
Taxonomy: Family: Lamiaceae · Genus: Mentha

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Mentha

Waterhigh

Lightbright indirect

Humiditymediumgeneral genus data

Min. temperature-20 °C

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Mentha tip: Spreads aggressively – plant it in a pot or behind a root barrier.

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At a glance

Peppermint – what to know

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) belongs to the genus Mentha (Lamiaceae); there is no species-specific data yet. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: high; min. -20 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

All Mentha species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Peppermint?

Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.

How much light does Peppermint need?

It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Peppermint get?

Frost-hardy to about -20 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Peppermint toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Peppermint flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Mentha: Typical flowering time: July, August, September.

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Average watering interval

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