Water mint
Mentha aquatica · Mints · Mint family
Also known as: Marsh Mint
Easy30–90cmNot pet-safeEdible
Water mint care at a glance
Water mint (Mentha aquatica) 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 & Weather on Water mint
Possible pests on Water mint include Aphids and Leafhoppers. Possible diseases include Mint rust and Leaf spot. Water mint is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Leafhoppers Low
Disease
- Mint rust Medium
- Leaf spot Low
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Low
Weather
- Drought stress High
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Frequently asked questions about Water mint
- Which pests affect Water mint?
- Possible pests on Water mint include Aphids and Leafhoppers.
- Which diseases affect Water mint?
- Possible diseases include Mint rust and Leaf spot.
- Is Water mint toxic to cats and dogs?
- Water mint is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Water mint need?
- Water mint has a high water requirement.
- What light does Water mint need?
- Water mint prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Water mint frost-hardy?
- Water mint is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -15 °C.
- Can you eat Water mint?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.