Plant Care Peppermint Twist

Peppermint Twist

5.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Peppermint Twist has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily
Peppermint Twist has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Garden Phlox, Garden Phlox, Fall phlox, Perennial phlox, Summer phlox and Phlox Coral CrƩme Drop

Taxonomy

Phlox paniculata
Phlox
Polemoniaceae
Ericales

How to care for Peppermint Twist

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Peppermint Twist

Water needs for Peppermint Twist
0.5 cups
every 9

Peppermint Twist 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 Peppermint Twist

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Garden Phlox in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Peppermint Twist: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Peppermint Twist love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

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

Peppermint Twist does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Peppermint Twist in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Peppermint Twist

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

šŸ’” FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Peppermint Twist 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 Garden Phlox →

Benefits of Growing Garden Phlox →

Common Garden Phlox Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Garden Phlox →


šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Peppermint Twist 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.

Garden Phlox Water Frequency →

Garden Phlox Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Peppermint Twist requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Garden Phlox Light Requirements →

Garden Phlox Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Peppermint Twist 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.


🪓 Soil

Peppermint Twist 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 Garden Phlox →

Best Pots for Garden Phlox →

When and How to Successfully Repot Garden Phlox →

What Are Healthy Garden Phlox Roots →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Peppermint Twist 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 Garden Phlox →


ā¬†ļø ā¬‡ļø Growth Pattern

Peppermint Twist is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Garden Phlox Lifecycle →

Garden Phlox Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Garden Phlox →


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Peppermint Twist 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 Garden Phlox →


šŸ‚ 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 Peppermint Twist, 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 Peppermint Twist

Peppermint Twist

Peppermint Twist


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

What other plant parents say

Peppermint Twist has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 2
Peppermint Twist has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Peppermint Twist has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
Peppermint Twist has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
@Amberblueeyes avatar
@@Amberblueeyes
leaf-1 95 Plants
xp 5,450 XP
globe Grand Haven, MI
08/11/2021

Nothing can kill this plant, it just always blooms and stays healthier than most plants dealing with pests, water, etc. šŸ˜

Fast grower Fast grower
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
Amiee avatar
@Amiee
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 110 XP
07/07/2021

Very pretty blooms that smell so good.

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
James avatar
@James
leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 110 XP
globe Nathan, Queensland
06/02/2021

Would look lovely from a hanging basket or something similar

Blooms easily Blooms easily

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