How to Care for Mentha suaveolens (Apple Mint)

Korean name: 애플민트

Apple mint is a perennial herb known for its soft, woolly leaves and a subtle apple scent. It grows 30 to 60 cm tall and thrives in partial to full sunlight. It is commonly used in teas and cooking, and is easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Europe
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: herb, beginner-friendly, edible, perennial, apple-scented
• Also known as: Apple Mint, Woolly Mint

Care Guide

• Light: Grows well in partial to full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining fertile soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply mild liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Mentha suaveolens?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Mentha suaveolens?

It likes Grows well in partial to full sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Use well-draining fertile soil..

Is Mentha suaveolens safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Mentha suaveolens good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply mild liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season..