Mentha citrata

Lemon Mint

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Aromatic herbaceous perennial featuring bright green leaves with a distinct lemon scent when crushed. Excellent for culinary teas and medicinal potpourri applications.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lemon Mint
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Mentha
Species Citrata
Origin Mediterranean
Blooming Small lavender flowers in late summer, usually trimmed for foliage
Leaf Color Bright green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich loam with good drainage and organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist; do not let dry out completely. Increase humidity.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade; avoid intense afternoon scorch indoors

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Fertilization

Liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (Spring-Summer)

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Pruning

Pinch flower buds to maintain leaf production and bushiness

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 1800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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