5 rooted MINT Plant Cutting Organic 100% MOJITO - Mentha Villosa Will be shipped in a moist environment to ensure the plants survival. Once you receive the plants in the mail, should be placed directly in water. these cuttings will be 3-6 inches in length. These are very easy to grow and they spread very easily. Plants do best in partial to full sun. Can be grown in water only or well-drained soil. Since these are unrooted, these will need to be placed in water and then transferred to soil after 1-3 weeks or left in water to enjoy! Mature Size : 1 foot to 2 Feet Tall Perennial Zones 5 to 9 Very Easy to Grow FROM ROOTS OR SEEDS WIIL SHIP IT Bare roots with Foliage trimmed IN TOWEL PAPER RAPPED What you see in the picture is the expected size of what you will receive. Compared with a quarter. You will receive a plant without a pot, Plant Mint plants 5 to 8 inches apart. If you don't want mint to take over your garden, transplant them in bigger pots. mints are used for tea, salads, flavoring dishes, and so much more. They have been used for medicinal purporse all over the world for thousands of years. Although Mint is a perennial, its quality may decrease after 3 to 5 years and should be replaced. Full Sun will produce higher concentration levels of oils and a more robust flavor. They can also tolerate partial shade as well. If put in Full Sun, make sure the mint stays moist at all times and never become dry. They grow best in rich soil, but almost any soil will do. They prefer pH soils of 5.5 to 7.5, and neutral soil is best. Like most varieties, Mint grows best in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Keep soil moist, watering freely in dry weather. Because this is a live plant, it may show some stress or wilted leaves, and normally, they should regain PLANT THEM AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THEM IN AFTER SUN SET AND WATER THEM VERY VERY WELL IN FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS Peppermint (Mentha piperita), a popular flavoring for gum, toothpaste, and tea, is also used to soothe an upset stomach or to aid digestion. It has a calming and numbing effect, and is often used to treat headaches, skin irritation, nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, flatulence, and anxiety associated with depression. It is also an ingredient in chest rubs used to treat symptoms of the common cold. In test tubes, peppermint kills some types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, suggesting it may have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Menthol and methyl salicylate, the main ingredients in peppermint, have antispasmodic effects, with calming effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Several studies support the use of peppermint for indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome. Indigestion Peppermint calms the muscles of the stomach and improves the flow of bile, which the body uses to digest fats. As a result, food passes through the stomach more quickly. However, if your symptoms of indigestion are related to a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, you should not use peppermint (see "Precautions" section). Flatulence/Bloating Peppermint relaxes the muscles that allow painful digestive gas to pass. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Several studies have shown that enteric-coated peppermint capsules can help treat symptoms of IBS, including pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea. (Enteric-coated capsules keep peppermint oil from being released in the stomach, which can cause heartburn and indigestion.) However, a few studies have shown no effect. One study examined 57 people with IBS who received either enteric-coated peppermint capsules or placebo twice a day for 4 weeks. Of the people who took peppermint, 75% had a significant reduction of IBS symptoms. Another study comparing enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules to placebo in children with IBS found that after 2 weeks, 75% of those treated had reduced symptoms. Finally, a more recent study conducted in Taiwan found that patients who took an enteric-coated peppermint oil formulation 3 to 4 times daily for 1 month had less abdominal distention, stool frequency, and flatulence than those who took a placebo. Nearly 80% of the patients who took peppermint also had alleviation of abdominal pain. Itching and Skin Irritation Peppermint, when applied topically, has a soothing and cooling effect on skin irritation caused by hives, poison ivy, or poison oak. Tension Headache Tension Headache One small study suggested that peppermint applied to the forehead and temples helped reduce headache symptoms. Colds and Flu Peppermint and its main active agent, menthol, are effective decongestants. Because menthol thins mucus, it is also a good expectorant, meaning it helps loosen phlegm and breaks up coughs. It is soothing and calming for sore throats (pharyngitis) and dry coughs. Plant Description Peppermint plants grow to about 2 to 3 feet tall. They bloom from July through August, sprouting tiny purple flowers in whorls and terminal spikes. Dark green, fragrant leaves grow opposite white flowers. SEE PICTURES COMBINE SHIPPING