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title: "I recently bought this fresh mint plant a few weeks ago. I finally…"
description: "I recently bought this fresh mint plant a few weeks ago. I finally moved it to a slightly larger pot today and added some fresh soil. Some leaves were slightly…"
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author: "Taylor"
published: "2023-06-14T02:18:01.959Z"
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# I recently bought this fresh mint plant a few weeks ago. I finally…

_Posted by Taylor on 2023-06-14_

I recently bought this fresh mint plant a few weeks ago. I finally moved it to a slightly larger pot today and added some fresh soil.  
Some leaves were slightly shriveled and a couple brown. I picked those off.  
Any tips for indoor sweet mint plant? Seems it needs to be as close as possible if not directly in a window.

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## 4 comments

### Abi’s Plants commented on 2023-06-14

I struggled with mint indoors also. I finally have one potted outside this year and it’s doing ok. Lots of sun and water

### Mon commented on 2023-06-14

It needs a LOT of sun. I don’t think a window is ever going to cut it. I killed 2 indoors, but have successfully kept one alive outdoors for 3 years. If you need to keep it indoors, I would get a grow light.

#### Taylor replied on 2023-06-15

thank you! I am in miami and every plant I have ever had has gotten some kind of pests outside. so I was reluctant to put it out there.  
any thoughts?

#### Mon replied on 2023-06-30

It is definitely prone to all kinds of pests. Mine has gotten mealy bugs every year. However, it is such a strong plant, that it does just fine even with bugs. I spry it down with 70% alcohol every time I see an infestation. Just do it in the evening so it doesn’t get scorched by the sun + alcohol

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