How to take care of pudina plants in winter: Easy step-by-step guide for beginners
Check for pests before moving the pot indoors
Indirect sunlight also works well, but try to provide as much light as possible, so choose the brightest spot in your home. Mint left outdoors naturally dies back in winter, and the old stems can be cut back any time from late autumn until spring. A hard cut looks bare at first, but it lets the roots rest and prepares fresh growth later. Cooler, darker days are all about slow growth, so mint needs far less water in the colder season. Overwatering while a plant is growing slowly leads to fungal problems and root damage. So it is advisable to cut back on water as growth slows and keep the mix just damp. Before you keep the pot inside, look under the leaves for aphids and spider mites. Rinse them off gently or use an organic spray. Heated rooms are dry, but dry winter air is more of a nuisance than a threat. Keep mint away from radiators and heaters, as Buyplants advises, and favour a cool, sunny sill.
Potted mint is easy to carry inside before the first frost, and can keep growing even while kept indoors.
It is one of the most satisfying feelings to get up from your sleep, step onto your balcony, and pinch off a few fresh mint leaves and use them in your detox drinks. But then winter arrives, and the story changes. The days get shorter, the sunlight turns lighter, and the nights grow cold. Suddenly, the lush green pot slowly starts to look thin, droopy, and tired. Leaves turn dark, stems wilt, and some mornings you wonder if the plant has given up for good. But here are some ways you can care for your pudina plant during winter.