Water mint, Mentha Aquatica | A surprising marsh plant for the pond
Water mint, also called Mentha Aquatica is a marsh plant which is a nice addition to the pond. Because not only does the plant look beautiful with its purple flowers, it also smells nice and fresh like peppermint! Want to know more about this unique aquatic plant? Then read on.
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All about water mint
- What kind of aquatic plant is water mint?
- Why choose water mint in the pond?
- Where do I plant water mint?
- How do I care for water mint?
What kind of aquatic plant is water mint?
Water mint (Mentha aquatica) is a water-purifying marsh plant often planted in ponds and water features. It is a persistent and profusely flowering plant known for its ability to keep the water in a pond or water feature clean. Water mint has the ability to improve the oxygen balance in the water, which helps control algae and other harmful microorganisms. In addition, it is rich in essential minerals and trace elements needed for healthy water quality. But of course, it is advisable to plant water mint in combination with other aquatic plants in the pond to achieve the best results. Besides the water purifying function, water mint smells like peppermint, this is not for nothing, as you can use the water plant to make mint tea.
How do I care for water mint?
Water mint is a strong marsh plant that grows quickly and requires little care. You can choose to keep the water plant occasionally prune it should you find that the plant expands too much through your pond, but this is not necessary, whether or not you do so is a personal consideration.
Why choose water mint in the pond?
Water mint is not only an asset to the pond because the plant looks beautiful, as the aquatic plant is also useful for water quality. For example, it helps control algae and improve the oxygen balance in the water by improving the water values stable. In addition, water mint is an important part of the ecosystem for the many birds, insects and other aquatic animals such as fish.
Where do I plant water mint?
Water mint can be planted in many different types of ponds, it is a plant that is easy to care for and strong in nature. The pond plant can grow up to 60 centimeters tall and should be planted at a maximum depth of 20 centimeters. In a bright or sunny spot the plant does best, but the plant is hardy so cold temperatures it can handle well too. All in all, an easy pond plant so!
Frequently asked questions about water mint
Water mint can be purchased in a bunch of 4 from van der Velde Aquatic Plants for only 14.95.
Watermint/Mentha can be purchased at water plant nursery van der Velde Waterplanten. We grow all our plants in a nature-friendly and organic way. We also always give a 100% growth and flowering guarantee.
Simon van der Velde
Pond specialist and aquatic plant grower since 1986
Simon's vision is to let nature do its work in your pond. No need to buy all kinds of measuring equipment and water improvers. If the fish are swimming nicely and the plants are growing well, then the water in the pond is of good quality. With a good planting plan and the right approach, you can save a lot of money and maintenance, and ensure a clear, biologically balanced pond that becomes more beautiful every year.
