mint-shrub

Mint-shrub (Elsholtzia stauntonii) should be watered once every 2 weeks, supplying enough water so that the soil is evenly moist but not wet or saturated. Water the plant more often during hot weather, approximately every 7-10 days. During the winter months, when the plant is semi-dormant, reduce the frequency of irrigation to once a month or less, as the plant only requires minimal watering during colder weather. Avoid overwatering as it can cause susceptible plants to rot.

Mint-shrub (Elsholtzia stauntonii) is a subtropical species and so generally requires a moderate amount of sunlight in order to thrive. During the spring and summer months, mint-shrub should be exposed to approximately 5-6 hours of direct sunlight per day, preferably in the morning or early afternoon when the sun is not too intense. During the autumn and winter months, mint-shrub should receive only 4-5 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably in the late morning or early afternoon. Allowing the plant to get more than 6 hours of direct sunlight per day in the summer can cause it to become overly stressed. Furthermore, mint-shrub prefers partial shade during the hottest parts of the day in the summer months.

Mint shrub (Elsholtzia stauntonii) can be pruned anytime in the spring, summer, or fall. It is a good idea to prune Mint shrub at least once a year to maintain its shape and size. To encourage bushy growth, simply pinch off the tips of numerous branches when the shrub is still in its early stages of growth. To keep Mint shrub more compact, shearing its foliage can be done for shaping and shortening individual branches. It is ideal to shear no more than 1/3 of the total foliage at a time. If the shrub is severely overgrown, it can be drastically pruned back in the early spring, just before new growth begins.