How to propagate mint growing in a flowerpot

Mint is a popular herb that many of us grow in gardens or in flowerpots. Mint is great for refreshing drinks, but also for hot mint tea or in various dips and dressings. It can enhance many dishes and give them the right exotic touch. Mint is great especially in summer! If you have enough space, you can grow mint in your garden and you do not need to worry about propagation, quite the opposite…

How is mint propagated in the garden?

Mint grown outdoors spreads by underground rhizomes, and it does it quite quickly. This is why many of us see mint as an invasive plant so, our priority is to prevent it from spreading. You can do this by growing mint in a space defined by artificially constructed borders (in a flowerpot or surrounded by boards). But if you grow mint in a flowerpot, propagation may not be so easy.

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Taking root in water

If you already have one grown mint, you can use it to get more seedlings. The mother plant must be healthy without any pests of course. The ideal time for this type of propagation is during spring or summer. You also need a glass of water, charcoal and vitamin B1. Cut a stem about 10 cm long from the mother plant – it should have at least 3 well-developed, healthy-looking leaves and proceed as follows:

1. Put the mint in a container with lukewarm water (around 30 °C). You can add a few drops of vitamin B1 to stimulate growth or some charcoal to prevent rotting.

 

1. Let it sit in a warm but shady place (protect from direct sunlight). The ideal temperature is 25 °C.

 

1. Change the water every day – always lukewarm water.

 

1. Check and make sure that shoots do not rot.

 

1. In about two weeks, the stem should take root – it should form a root about 1 cm long and when it does, you can transfer it to a pot.

 

Propagation by rhizomes

Mint spreads by underground offshoots (rhizomes), so you may take advantage of it. You need to dig out the mint roots from the flower pot. You are looking for white underground rhizomes. All you need to do is to remove them and put them in a separate flower pot. Place in a bright and sunny spot. Remember that the soil must never dry out, but do not overwater.

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