Plant Care Indian Mint

Indian Mint

4.4 out of 5 (11 experiences)

Indian Mint has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Indian Mint has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

About Indian Mint

Mexican mint is known by many names, including Cuban Oregano, Indian Borage, French Thyme, and many more. Although native to the Middle East, it has become popular in cusisines around the world for its bright flavor. It's described as a combination of mint and oregano, and is incredibly powerful.

Taxonomy

Coleus amboinicus
Coleus
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Mexican Mint, Mexican Mint, Cuban Oregano, Spanish Thyme, Indian Borage and Plectranthus amboinicus

How to care for Indian Mint

💦 Water

How often to water your Indian Mint

Water needs for Indian Mint
0.5 cups
every 9

Indian Mint needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Indian Mint

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Mexican Mint in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Indian Mint: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Indian Mint may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Indian Mint in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Indian Mint

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Indian Mint: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Indian Mint after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Indian Mint is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Mexican Mint →

Benefits of Growing Mexican Mint →

Indoor Care Guide for Mexican Mint →

Outdoor Care Guide for Mexican Mint →


💦 Water Needs

Indian Mint prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Mexican Mint Water Frequency →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Indian Mint may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Mexican Mint Light Requirements →

Mexican Mint Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Indian Mint is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Indian Mint doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Mexican Mint Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Indian Mint does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Mexican Mint →

Best Pots for Mexican Mint →

When and How to Successfully Repot Mexican Mint →


💩 Fertilizer

Indian Mint should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Mexican Mint →


🌎 Native Region

Indian Mint is native to Old World Tropics and Subtropics.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Indian Mint bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Mexican Mint Flowers →

Mexican Mint Pollination Guide →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Indian Mint grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Mexican Mint Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Mexican Mint →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Indian Mint can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Mexican Mint →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Indian Mint, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Indian Mint

Indian Mint

Indian Mint


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Indian Mint has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 7
Indian Mint has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 5
Indian Mint has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Indian Mint has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Indian Mint has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Indian Mint has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
@Cookiesanti avatar
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leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 345 XP
08/30/2021

Very sensitive plant. Amazing how it grows quickly

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
Browns easily Browns easily
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leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 35 XP
globe Hialeah, FL
08/11/2021

It grows a lot and is also very helpful on various natural remedies.

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
@timjee avatar
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leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 91 XP
06/13/2021

Cut off and place in water and put it somewhere where’s sunlight. Watch it grow!

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
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leaf-1 8 Plants
xp 195 XP
globe Monterrey, Nuevo León
06/01/2021

needs cold weather.

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