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American corn mint (Mentha canadensis) Care Guide

Care guide for American corn mint: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

American corn mint

📷 Kallum McDonald · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

⚠️ American corn mint is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-65%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-7.0).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.6 m (2.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Alaska, Alberta, Amur, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.