Mentha Plants — Species, Care & Identification

The Mentha genus belongs to the Lamiaceae family and currently includes 3species in PlantoScan's care catalogue. Each species below links to a full guide covering watering, light, soil, propagation, and toxicity.

Reference: Mentha on Wikipedia

Mentha species tend to share similar watering and light preferences, which means care routines cross-apply well across varieties. Browse the grid below to compare requirements side-by-side.

For general indoor plant care that applies beyond the Mentha genus, see the complete plant care guide covering every species on PlantoScan.