How to Water Mint Plants for Healthy Growth

How to water

Spearmint, Mojito mint, Peppermint, Chocolate mint and Apple mint are some examples of Mints and they all really love water and do not like to dry up! It’s hard to overwater it, but even a water-loving plant can get overwatered. Always feel the soil before watering - it should feel damp but not wet. There are several ways to water Mint plants- they aren’t very picky as long as they get a lot of water. Choose a way that suits you the best.

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Water over the soil

Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

Plants that need a lot of water, like Mint, also need excess water to run out somewhere. Always make sure that your plant is planted in a pot with holes.
— Planta tip

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Bottom watering

Fill the plant tray with water
Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
Wait for about 10 minutes
Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
Put your plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

Mint plants love water and don’t like to dry out at all. This doesn’t mean they like their soil to be soaking wet, they want the perfect balance.
— Planta tip

よくある質問

How do I know when to water my Mint plant?

Always feel the soil before watering; it should feel damp but not wet. Mint plants love water and do not like to dry out completely.

Can I overwater my Mint plant?

While Mint plants love water, they can still be overwatered if their soil remains soaking wet. The key is finding a perfect balance where the soil is damp but not waterlogged.

Do Mint plants require drainage holes in their pots?

Yes, plants that need a lot of water, like Mint, require excess water to run out somewhere. Always make sure your Mint plant is in a pot with drainage holes.

Why should I occasionally water my Mint from the top if I usually bottom water?

Bottom watering does not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil. Watering over the soil every now and then helps to flush out these accumulations.

What is the water bath method for watering Mint plants?

The water bath method involves lowering the entire pot into a bucket of lukewarm water until bubbles stop, allowing the soil to absorb water thoroughly before draining the excess.

How to Water a Mint Plant Over the Soil

Pour water over the soil using a watering can or by placing the plant directly under a tap.

Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.

If you have a tray under the pot, remove all collected water afterward, never letting your plant sit in water.

If you watered under a tap, ensure water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting the plant back.