Plant Care Mentha Suaveolens

Mentha Suaveolens

4.2 out of 5 (13 experiences)

Mentha Suaveolens has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Mentha Suaveolens has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate

About Mentha Suaveolens

The leaves and oils of Apple Mint are commonly used in herbal medicine and as a flavoring in everything from jelly, to cocktails, and ice cream! Their essential oils may be toxic in enormous quantities so don't go overboard, and be sure to keep it away from your pets ⚠️.

Taxonomy

Mentha suaveolens
Mentha
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Apple Mint, Apple Mint, Round-leaved Mint, Pineapple Mint and Wooly Mint

How to care for Mentha Suaveolens

💦 Water

How often to water your Mentha Suaveolens

Water needs for Mentha Suaveolens
0.5 cups
every 9

Mentha Suaveolens 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 Mentha Suaveolens

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Apple Mint in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Mentha Suaveolens: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Mentha Suaveolens love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Mentha Suaveolens does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mentha Suaveolens

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mentha Suaveolens: 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 Mentha Suaveolens after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Mentha Suaveolens can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Apple Mint →

Common Apple Mint Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Mentha Suaveolens 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.

Apple Mint Water Frequency →

Apple Mint Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Mentha Suaveolens requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Apple Mint Light Requirements →

Apple Mint Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Mentha Suaveolens 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.

Is Apple Mint Edible? →

Apple Mint Toxicity to Cats →

Apple Mint Toxicity to Dogs →

Apple Mint Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Mentha Suaveolens 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.

Apple Mint Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Mentha Suaveolens 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 Apple Mint →

When and How to Successfully Repot Apple Mint →

What Are Healthy Apple Mint Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Mentha Suaveolens is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Apple Mint →


🌎 Native Region

Mentha Suaveolens is native to Worldwide.


🌸 Flowers

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

Apple Mint Flowers →

Is Apple Mint an Annual Plant? →

Is Apple Mint a Perennial Plant? →

Common Apple Mint Flower Problems →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Mentha Suaveolens grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Apple Mint Lifecycle →

Apple Mint Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Apple Mint →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Mentha Suaveolens can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Apple Mint Temperature Tolerance →

Apple Mint Hardiness Zones →

Is Apple Mint a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

Mentha Suaveolens 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 Apple 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 Mentha Suaveolens, 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 Mentha Suaveolens

Mentha Suaveolens

Mentha Suaveolens


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft 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

Mentha Suaveolens has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 7
Mentha Suaveolens has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 4
Mentha Suaveolens has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 3
Mentha Suaveolens has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Mentha Suaveolens has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
Mentha Suaveolens has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
Mentha Suaveolens has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
@Noah.moe avatar
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leaf-1 11 Plants
xp 746 XP
globe South Penrith, New South Wales
09/12/2021

I keep killing them

@chelrax avatar
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leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 104 XP
08/08/2021

easily propagated from store bought mint! it grows quick too.

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Fast grower Fast grower
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leaf-1 3 Plants
xp 408 XP
globe Happy Valley, OR
06/06/2021

Water a ton, mine dried out but even then I can use the leaves. Lovely and easy to revive. The branches can grow like vines if you change the sunlight direction.

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leaf-1 9 Plants
xp 152 XP
04/27/2021

Their lovely and make great tea. They do like a LOT of sunlight and when planting them indoors they can have a hard time growing but it’s not detrimental to their growth.

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Fast grower Fast grower

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