by johnah on October 27, 2020
Mint plants are very popular among home gardeners because they have a pleasant taste and aroma. They are easy to grow, and their growth rate is fast.
However, it takes time before the plants become big enough to bear fruit. Some varieties of mint produce only one kind of leaf or flower; others produce both types of flowers at once. For example, some varieties of mint produce white or yellow flowers while other varieties produce black or red flowers. Other varieties of mint may not bear any flowers at all. If you want to grow mint indoors, then you need to choose a variety that produces both kinds of flowers at the same time so that your plants will have plenty of room to spread out and get bigger.
There are many different types of mints available in the market today. These include:
White Orchids (Asclepias tuberosa) White orchid varieties such as A. tuberosa produce white flowers with pink centers.
Their leaves are usually dark green and their petals are pale pink. They grow well in most climates, but they do best when grown under bright light conditions. Because of their small size, these orchids require little space and can be planted easily in pots or hanging baskets. They grow well in sandy soil and are not demanding when it comes to fertilization.
Black Orchids (A.devoniensis) Also known as the butterfly orchid, the flowers of this variety are usually dark purple or black.
This variety can also be grown easily in pots or hanging baskets. They grow best under bright light conditions and do not require much space. The only downside to this orchid is that it is susceptible to spider mites and mealy bugs.
Red Spider Orchid (Caladenia sp) This orchid can be found in shades of pink, purple and red. They have long-lasting flowers with prominent “eyes” on their petals.
These orchids do well when planted in small groups or by themselves. They grow best when grown under moisture-retentive conditions and require medium amounts of fertilization.
Slim Orchid (C.fimbriata) This orchid variety is often called the fringed orchid because its flowers have fringed petals.
The flowers can be found in shades of pink, purple and red. They grow well in full sun conditions and can also grow well under fluorescent lights if they are placed within two to three feet from the bulbs. These orchids do best in moist soil that has been enriched with organic matter.
Tips for Growing Potted Mint Plants
If you want to grow potted mint plants, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration. Start by choosing the right kind of container to place your mint in.
You can use a large pot or a hanging basket if you want to grow the mint plant indoors. Choose a smaller pot if you only want to grow a few mint leaves; otherwise, choose a bigger pot if you want to grow more than a dozen leaves.
Once you have the right container, it is time to think about the soil. Mint plants need soil that drains well.
You can use a mixture of peat moss and sand to ensure that the soil is loose enough for the roots to breathe. You can also add in organic fertilizer to provide your plant with all the nutrients that it requires for optimum growth.
Now that you have the soil and the container ready, you can go ahead and transfer your mint plant into it.
Sources & references used in this article:
In vitro and in vivo peppermint (Mentha piperita) growth promotion by nonmycorrhizal fungal colonization by M Mucciarelli, S Scannerini, C Bertea… – New Phytologist, 2003 – Wiley Online Library
Essential Oil Quality and Heavy Metal Concentrations of Peppermint Grown on a Municipal Sludge‐Amended Soil by RW Scora, AC Chang – Journal of environmental quality, 1997 – Wiley Online Library
Influence of water stress on Japanese mint by A Misra, NK Srivastava – … of herbs, spices & medicinal plants, 2000 – Taylor & Francis
Application of high-Cu compost to dill and peppermint by VD Zheljazkov, PR Warman – Journal of agricultural and food …, 2004 – ACS Publications
Studies on lateral movement of phosphorus 32 in peppermint by RW Rinne, RG Langston – Plant Physiology, 1960 – ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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