Is mint suitable for indoor cultivation?

Mint is a very good herb. It can not only be used in cooking, but also made into tea to help people clear away heat and fever. At the same time, if mint is grown as a plant, it can also purify our air, eliminate odors, and effectively remove mosquitoes. What is the growing environment of mint, which has so many benefits? If you want to grow mint indoors, what should you pay attention to so that the mint can grow healthily?

1. Growth Environment

From an environmental perspective, mint is very suitable for placement in the bedroom. Mint likes a humid environment and does not require much sunlight. It can grow well in the bedroom as long as there is sufficient water and fertilizer supply. However, the low requirement for sunlight does not mean that it can be grown in a completely dark corner. Mint is a plant that loves sunlight very much. If there is sufficient sunlight, it will grow more vigorously. Usually, you can place the mint in a place with sufficient scattered light. If you really have to place it in a shady place, you can move the potted plant to the sun every two or three days to promote its healthy growth.

2. Purify the air

The leaves of mint have many tiny wrinkles and are covered with many small hairs, which can effectively absorb dust particles in the bedroom and play a certain role in purifying the air.

3. Repel mosquitoes

Mint itself emits a fresh fragrance and contains unique substances such as menthone. When released into the air, it can play a certain role in repelling mosquitoes. These substances are very soft and are beneficial to the human body without any harm. Putting a pot of mint in the bedroom in summer is not only beautiful and healthy, but also can repel insects. In addition, after being bitten by a mosquito, pick a mint leaf, crush it, and apply the juice to the bitten area. It can effectively relieve itching and disinfect, and provide coolness and comfort. It should be noted that in summer, you should spray water on the mint leaves frequently to make the mint fragrance spread faster.

4. Breeding methods

Mint likes a mild and humid environment. The ambient temperature of 20-30℃ is most suitable for its growth. Usually, you should pay attention to keeping the soil moist, but not too waterlogged, which can easily cause the mint leaves to turn black and become diseased. You can often spray water on the leaves, which can not only replenish water but also help menthone to disperse and repel mosquitoes. Water the leaves thoroughly when the soil is dry. It is best to use loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil when planting mint, and pay attention to proper fertilization to promote its healthy growth. It is best to ensure sufficient sunlight when growing mint, but it cannot be placed in strong direct sunlight for a long time. It can be grown in a place with sufficient scattered light. If it has to be placed in a cool place, it needs to be moved out to get some sun every two or three days.