1、 Like yin or Yang

Peppermint is a sun loving plant. As a long sunshine crop, it can grow well only if the illumination time is long enough. If the illumination is insufficient, it will not only affect its growth, but also reduce the accumulation of peppermint oil and menthol, which greatly reduces its practical value. Generally, plants should be planted in sunny places where they can receive light all day. Potted plants can be planted in the sun on the balcony and other environments

2、 What if it's soft and thin

1. Lack of light: peppermint is suitable for growing in an environment with sufficient light. If there is no light, it is difficult for the plant to carry out photosynthesis, and it will make it grow in vain, and its branches and leaves become soft and thin. In this case, it needs to be placed in the sunny place to let it receive light all day, and it is not afraid of sun exposure, and it does not need shade at noon

2. Too much water: Mint needs relatively sufficient water in the first and middle stages, but too much water in the basin soil is easy to inhibit the respiration of the root, and may also breed bacteria, leading to root rot. The amount of water must be controlled during normal watering. If there is too much water, it needs to be discharged immediately, and the soil should be loosened appropriately and ventilation should be strengthened to let the water in the soil evaporate as soon as possible. Ponding for too long may lead to rotten roots. It also needs to be removed from the basin and trimmed, and sprayed with carbendazim for disinfection

3. The temperature is too low: Although Mint is resistant to low temperature, it is more suitable to grow in warm climate. If the temperature is lower than 15 ℃, the growth will slow down. If the temperature is not high for a long time, it will also become soft and fine. Be sure to keep warm. Control the temperature between 25-30 ℃. If it is too cold, put a plastic bag on it for insulation

4. Lack of nutrients: Peppermint does not need to apply too much fertilizer in the growth process, but if there is no fertilizer at all, it is not conducive to the growth and development of the plant. Generally, when changing the basin, it is necessary to add sufficient base fertilizer to the basin bottom, so as to continuously provide nutrients. If the growth is poor, nitrogen fertilizer can be supplemented appropriately to promote the development of branches and leaves