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Australia Mint Plant

$9.00

Prized for its refreshing and aromatic flavor, the Australia Mint is one of the must-have for your edible garden. It is also a natural insect repellent that keep mosquitoes and bugs away. Shop now and uplift your mood with its fresh scent!

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Product Code: PLANT-PRP00138

Tags: Edible Plants Fragrant Plants Insect Repellent Plants

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The Australia Mint Plant -
Prized for its refreshing and aromatic flavor, the Australia Mint Plant is a must-have for your edible garden. This delightful herb boasts vibrant green foliage and a minty scent that’s perfect for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes.

Imported fresh weekly from the lush Cameron Highlands, these plants are of the highest quality, ensuring you receive the healthiest and most vigorous specimens. The Australia Mint Plant thrives in Singapore's tropical climate, flourishing in well-drained soil with minimal maintenance. It can be grown in garden beds or pots, making it a versatile choice for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

The plant's leaves add a burst of flavor to teas, desserts, and savory dishes, while also serving as a soothing herbal remedy. Additionally, the Australia Mint is a natural insect repellent, keeping mosquitoes and bugs at bay.
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Fact Sheet and Plant Guide

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Common name and scientific name	Australia Mint (Mentha × piperita)
Growth habit and size	A perennial herb produced from a creeping rhizome with an upright growth habit.
Foliage, flower color, and texture	Dark purplish-brown leaves are ovate with toothed leaf margin. Produces small, mauve flowers arranged in whorl-like clusters at the stem nodes when mature.
Pot Size	Ø15cm x H11cm
Overall Height	25-35cm from the base of the pot
Sunlight requirements	Thrives in full sun or partial shade area that receive at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
Watering needs	Keep the soil evenly moist, water it regularly during a hot season.
Soil type and pH requirements	Grow best in soil with excellent drainage with lots of organic matter. The preferred pH range is between 6.0 – 7.5
Feeding and fertilizer needs	Feed with all-purpose organic fertilizer at least once a month to provide essential nutrients for healthy plant growth. It is also recommended to fertilize after harvesting the mint leaves to rejuvenate the plant.
Pruning requirements	Gently trim away dry, brown, or yellowish leaves by using a pair of secateurs at least once a month.