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- Q.Growing Mint - I bought my mint plant in January, but nowadays I noticed that the plants are slightly drooping and the leaves ...
- Q.Moving Mint Indoors And Outdoors - Per the instructions on this site, I transplanted my Mint plant and moved it indoors. It has been doing great. ...
- Q.Mint Plant In Floral Plastic Turned Brown - Clip, pluck, or let alone? Mint plant got black tips at new shoots where new growth is on most plants. ...
- Q.Red Raripila Mint - Hi. You have a page about Red Raripila Mint which includes a photo. I am trying to identify a plant ...
- Q.What Should I Do If My Mint Plant Is Unhealthy? - I got some mint plants from a gardening shop, and I've had them for about half a year now. I ...
- Q.Short Mint For Patio - I've seen a very short mint that is almost like carpet--less than one-half inch. I would like to know ...
- Q.Mint - I bought chocolate mint and orange mint. I am in zone 7, Raleigh, NC. the nursery said to plant in ...
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tiara123 on
February 15, 2017Q.Growing Mint
I bought my mint plant in January, but nowadays I noticed that the plants are slightly drooping and the leaves turn a slight yellow. However, the stem is still green and they don't seem to be wilting.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 18, 2017A.It can be difficult to get enough sunlight to your indoor plants.
Choose a south facing window and make sure the soil is well draining.Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/growing-mint-indoors.htm
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- Asked by
jeff thornton on
March 19, 2017
terrace mn 56334Q.moving mint indoors and outdoors
Per the instructions on this site, I transplanted my Mint plant and moved it indoors. It has been doing great. What I am wondering is summer is approaching. The instructions here tell me where to place it in the summer and winter months (what direction/window). What I am wondering is should I move it back outdoors this summer or should I just move it to a different window adn keep it indoors now that it has been climatized for the house? thanks J.T.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 20, 2017A.You can do either, keep a Mint indoors or place it back outdoors.
You could also take cuttings and start new plants.
Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/growing-mint-indoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/trimming-mint-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-in-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/propagation-in-your-herb-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htmWas this answer useful?10 - Asked by
Fmmartin5150 on
April 1, 2017
Lake Pettis, CaQ.Mint plant in floral plastic turned brown
Clip, pluck, or let alone? Mint plant got black tips at new shoots where new growth is on most plants. Very tip center. Also, leaves started browning. Now the initial leaf spots weren't a concern because I thought the floral plastic caused it, from being pressed against plastic. It was a gift so I waited a couple days to cut it off. Now plant looks worse! Looks like rust? Maybe only been a week...couple days on and off. I bought a potted mint plant from a grocer supposedly from local grower. Not in with watered produce. Yet I saw some darker spots initially in store. It had floral plastic around neck of plant said to remove and place in 1/4 to 1/2"of water as it is hydroponic (yet, in a pot of soil that will sit in untrained pot).
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 5, 2017A.The black spots were likely due to improper watering. Overhead watering left spots on the leaves, that can cause leaf damage or disease.
You can cut or pinch the plant back and provide a good sunny spot.
Make sure the soil is moist but never soggy.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/growing-mint-indoors.htm
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tomprocter on
April 15, 2017
Sussex, UKQ.Red Raripila Mint
Hi. You have a page about Red Raripila Mint which includes a photo. I am trying to identify a plant that smells like mint and has characteristic square stem and leaves growing opposite. The plant looks just like the one you have in the photo, however a further search on google produces no similar results. Is the photo accurate? I can't see where this variety gets its red colouring from if it is a hybrid. It would seem to be more a true type.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 18, 2017A.Yes, your plant looks to be a Red Raripila plant
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tiara123 on
May 2, 2017Q.What should I do if my mint plant is unhealthy?
I got some mint plants from a gardening shop, and I've had them for about half a year now. I have transplanted some into a different pot. However, after a few months, I noticed something weird was happening to my plant. It seems to be coming from the roots, and so far, my plants have been dying due to this problem. Could you tell me what is happening, what is causing this problem and what I should do to overcome this? Thank you so much, and I really appreciate it!!! :)
Answered by
Alisma on
May 3, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It's difficult to tell from the photo, but it looks as if the plants may not be getting enough light and that they may possibly be getting too much water. If possible, it would be great to put the plants outside, at least during the warm part of the year, or at least in a bright window with a lamp over them. This might help them grow larger.
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Bill Dodd on
June 2, 2017
lawrence, kansas 66044Q.short mint for patio
I've seen a very short mint that is almost like carpet--less than one-half inch. I would like to know the name of this mint plant and if I can purchase mint seeds. Thanks, Bill
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 5, 2017A.Mint Berries and Cream Herb Plants and Mint Corsican Herb Plants are two varieties that have small leaves.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/mint-plant-varieties.htm
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pagersp on
June 9, 2017
Raleigh NC zone 7Q.mint
I bought chocolate mint and orange mint. I am in zone 7, Raleigh, NC. the nursery said to plant in shade, but internet says plant in sun. very confusing. which is best.
- Answered by
chavez1961 on
June 10, 2017A.If you want a lots of mint then full sun. If you don't want it out of control then shade.
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