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Lemon Basil and Peppermint Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loamy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering Lemon Basil and Peppermint

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Lemon Basil and Peppermint Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Lemon Basil and Peppermint care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Lemon Basil and Peppermint is as follows:

  • Watering Lemon Basil in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Lemon Basil in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Peppermint in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Peppermint in Winter: Less Watering

Lemon Basil and Peppermint Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Lemon Basil and Peppermint diseases is very important factor of Lemon Basil and Peppermint Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Lemon Basil: Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold and Japanese Beetles
  • Peppermint: Red blotch

Lemon Basil and Peppermint Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Lemon Basil and Peppermint care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Lemon Basil and Peppermint pruning is done as follows:

  • Lemon Basil pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

  • Peppermint pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Lemon Basil and Peppermint fertilizers are as follows:

  • Lemon Basil fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Peppermint fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer