Mentha pulegium Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Mentha pulegium, or pennyroyal, is a summer climbing plant with pink-purple flowers. The leaves of this plant are oval and have a pretty green color that can grow up to a foot in height. The plant also has a spearmint-like scent when crushed. This plant is unsafe for pets and humans if touched by the oils.
Common Name |
Pennyroyal, stinking balm, mosquito plant, squaw mint
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Mentha pulegium
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Genus
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Mentha
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Family
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Lamiaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Mentha pulegium Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Mentha pulegium.
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Water Needs
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High
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Cups
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Generally, Mentha pulegium needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Mentha pulegium needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Mentha pulegium Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Mentha pulegium to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 65°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Mentha pulegium to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Mentha pulegium Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Mentha pulegium. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Mentha pulegium plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Mentha pulegium Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Mentha pulegium plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Purple
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
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Is Mentha pulegium toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets |
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
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Mentha pulegium Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Mentha pulegium, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
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Mentha pulegium Native Region |
Find out where the Mentha pulegium plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
New Zealand
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