Originally from Europe, the Aquatic Mentha It is a plant that gives off a pleasant mint aroma that has small, but very decorative flowers. It is very easy to care for and maintain, as it is very adaptable.
Let's get to know it more in depth.
Characteristics of Mentha aquatica
Our protagonist, known by the common names of Water Mint, Almoradux, Balsamita, Curly Peppermint, Curly Mint, Water Peppermint or Water Sandalwood, is a plant belonging to the botanical family Lamiaceae. Reaches a height of 90cmAlthough it can reach a meter and a half if it can rely on taller species. The leaves are ovate to ovate-lanceolate, green or purple, opposite and soft to the touch. The stems are usually purple; and the flowers, dense and tubular, pink to lilac. These sprout in summer (from July to September in the Northern Hemisphere).
It grows naturally on the banks of rivers, in reservoirs, dikes, ... in short, wherever there is fresh water.
How do you take care of yourself?
If you would like to have one or more copies of Mentha aquatica, then we will tell you what care it requires:
- Location: place your plant in an area where it gets direct sunlight.
- Soil or substrate: it is not demanding, but it will grow better in those who have good sewer system.
- Irrigation: very frequent. The earth must be permanently humid, since it does not tolerate drought.
- Planting / Transplant time: whether you want to plant it in the pond or move it to a larger pot, you have to do it in spring. You can also in summer as long as it is not in bloom and you live in an area with a mild climate.
- Subscriber: it is highly recommended to pay it during spring and summer with liquid organic fertilizers, such as guano, following the instructions specified on the package.
- Rusticity: withstands cold down to -5ºC.
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