Uzbek Mint Plant Care
Lagochilus inebrians Bunge
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Lagochilus inebrians, known in English as inebriating mint, intoxicating mint, or Turkistan mint, and in its native Uzbekistan by the Uzbek name Bozulbang, is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. The genus name Lagochilus is derived from the Greek elements λαγός (lagos) "hare" and χείλος "lip", while the Latin specific name inebrians signifies "intoxicating" — in reference to the use of the plant to prepare a mildly intoxicating tea.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Uzbek Mint?
Uzbek Mint grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Uzbek Mint?
Uzbek Mint (Lagochilus inebrians) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Lagochilus genus. Uzbek Mint is also known as Drunkard's Herb.
Uzbek Mint displays a low-growing, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Uzbek Mint produces small tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.
What Light Does the Uzbek Mint Need?
Uzbek Mint thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Uzbek Mint?
Well-draining sandy loam with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Uzbek Mint to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Uzbek Mint?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Uzbek Mint?
Uzbek Mint can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Uzbek Mint Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Uzbek Mint, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Uzbek Mint?
Uzbek Mint is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Uzbek Mint is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Lagochilus genus — compare its care with other Lagochilus species on PlantoScan.
Lagochilus is part of the Lamiaceae plant family — browse all Lamiaceae genera and species.
Uzbek Mint thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lagochilus inebrians Bunge, family Lamiaceae (first published in Beitr. Fl. Russl. : 262 (1852)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Uzbek Mint, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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