Peppermint Plant
🌿 Peppermint Plant (Mentha × piperita)
Description:
The Peppermint Plant is a fragrant and fast-growing herb known for its refreshing aroma and cool flavor. A natural hybrid between watermint and spearmint, it’s prized for both its culinary and medicinal uses. Peppermint features dark green, slightly serrated leaves and purple-tinged stems, making it a beautiful and functional addition to any herb garden.
Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita
Common Name: Peppermint, Mint
Plant Features:
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🌱 Type: Perennial herb
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🌞 Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight or partial shade
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💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
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🌿 Soil: Well-draining, rich organic soil
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🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in cool to moderate climates (15–25°C)
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✂️ Maintenance: Regular trimming encourages bushier growth
Benefits & Uses:
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🍃 Adds refreshing flavor to tea, desserts, and salads
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🌬️ Natural air freshener with a soothing aroma
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💆♀️ Relieves stress, headaches, and improves digestion
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🪴 Great for balcony gardens or kitchen windowsills

