Apple mint
Mentha suaveolens · Mints · Mint family
Also known as: Woolly Mint · Pineapple Mint
Very easy40–100cmNot pet-safeEdible
Apple mint care at a glance
Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Apple mint
Possible pests on Apple mint include Mint leaf beetle, Leafhoppers and Mint moth. Possible diseases include Mint rust and Powdery mildew. Apple mint is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Mint leaf beetle Medium
- Leafhoppers Low
- Mint moth Low
Disease
- Mint rust Medium
- Powdery mildew Medium
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Low
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Frequently asked questions about Apple mint
- Which pests affect Apple mint?
- Possible pests on Apple mint include Mint leaf beetle, Leafhoppers and Mint moth.
- Which diseases affect Apple mint?
- Possible diseases include Mint rust and Powdery mildew.
- Is Apple mint toxic to cats and dogs?
- Apple mint is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Apple mint need?
- Apple mint has a high water requirement.
- What light does Apple mint need?
- Apple mint prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Apple mint frost-hardy?
- Apple mint is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -15 °C.
- Can you eat Apple mint?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.