Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No, possible to grow it on the windows with direct sun Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade, almost full sun to 0.75 full sun, because when the plant expose to a lot of sun the plant bloom it’s good for attract pollination but it’s harder for harvesting the leaves and use them, the leaves smaller and less leaves on stem Water requirement: Average amount of water / Big amount of water Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing How to prune: Pruning need to be aggressive, cut the stem ~5cm (2 inches) and every stems that start to bloom better to prune before it blooms, old branch and dead parts, also to pull out dead plants and reduce the amount of plant, because the growing area is limit after few years the plant growth too much crowded it’s reduce the size of the leaves Pruning season: Possible all the year, better in the autumn to winter, and blooming stems all season Pests and diseases: Aphids, spider mites, thrips How to plant: Dig hole bigger than the plant put some organic matter and mix it with the soil, cover the soil lightly Planting season: Spring in hardiness zone 5-7, spring to summer in hardiness zone 8-9, spring to autumn in hardiness zone 10a Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction? No, easier to start from cutting or bending a branch over and covering it with soil than to start by seedsĭifficulties or problems when growing: Aggressive Start by cutting possible in water, put the stem in water and switch the water every few days or put the stem in soil, keep the soil moist in both cutting methods better to do it spring season, keep high humidity and spray the plant with water. How to propagate: Propagating by bending a branch over and covering it with soil, stolons after grow few leaves possible to separate from the mother plant and increase the amount of water in the first days. What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction How to care: Add fertilize at least once a year with high content of nitrogen, (nitrogen for the plant more for growth and less for blooming) This plant will be supplied in a 14cm grower’s pot.How to grow Chocolate Mint plant growing and care: Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Due to being pretty drought tolerant, watering can be carried out to maintain a moist texture in the soil, so that it is never too dry or overwatered. You can choose whether to grow them indoors or outdoors, but make sure that they receive plenty of sunlight at all times so they can thrive. The best time for planting them in the garden is in Spring, with Summer seeing their most substantial growth period. They will provide great culinary benefits by adding delightful taste and flavour to meals such as ice cream, cookies and candy, as well as being a great addition to hot chocolate, tea or coffee. The process of growing these plants means you can take pride in your work and get others involved as the plants progress from start to finish. They are perfect for beginners, largely due to their hardy and easy to care for nature, whilst they will continue to provide delightful produce for years to come. This herb plant will allow you to grow your own tasty Mint Chocolate Leaves from home. Place them in full sunlight and plant in moist, well-drained soil. PLANT CARE AND MAINTENANCE - Herbs are pretty drought tolerant once they are established, meaning watering should be carried out so the soil is never too dry or overwatered. As long as full sunlight is present, each plant will thrive, with Spring and Summer blooms capable of adding an added attractiveness to the garden.
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