Mentha rotundifolia

Round-leaved Mint

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Aromatic perennial herb with rounded leaves and a strong sweet scent, widely used for culinary teas and medicinal purposes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Round-leaved Mint
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Mentha
Species Rotundifolia
Origin Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Small pink or white flowers in late summer
Leaf Color Vibrant green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist, well-draining loamy soil with organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist; high humidity preferred around foliage

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade, prefers cooler root zones in summer heat

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Fertilization

Light feeding monthly during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer

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Pruning

Trim regularly before flowering to encourage bushy growth and flavor intensity

Pest Control Aphid 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 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 1 month
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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