Mentha spicata
Is Mint toxic to cats and dogs?
ASPCA lists Mint as toxic to cats and dogs.
Source:ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants. This is general information, not veterinary advice. If a pet has eaten a plant and seems unwell, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
How to care for Mint
- Water
- About every 3 days
- Feed
- About every 21 days
- Light
- bright, indirect light
- Harvest
- About 90 days
- Sowing
- Sow about 8 weeks before your last spring frost.
As a starting point, water Mint about every 3 days and feed it about every 21 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
Spreads fast; keep it in its own pot.
Common questions
Is Mint toxic to cats and dogs?
ASPCA lists Mint as toxic to cats and dogs.
How often should I water Mint?
As a starting point, water Mint about every 3 days and feed it about every 21 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
How much light does Mint need?
Mint does best in bright, indirect light.
Guides
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