On-line Sale Of the Ice Mint plant, available in the following sizes:

• Vase 14cm, Height: 20/30cm
• Vase 7cm, Height: 10/15cm

Generality of the Ice Mint Plant:

Ice Mint is a perennial herb high from 30 to 100 cm. It adapts to various types of soil but prefers those deep, loose, fresh but without water stagnation. The leaves are large, light green and rounded. The fresh leaves of Mint Cocktail are used in the famous Mojito. Very used as an ingredient in fruit salads, ice creams, sweets, syrups, cold drinks with milk and tea. The fresh leaves enrich the salads with flavor and can be used in fillings, soups, risottos and stews. Due to the active ingredients contained in the mint, it is attributed to healing and disinfecting properties. It is useful in case of gastro-intestinal disorders, helps the functioning of the liver and promotes digestion. Contains menthol, vitamin C, antibiotic substances, limonene and isovalerianate.

Cultivation and Care of the Ice Mint Plant:

We advise you to place the plant in a soft, fertile, porous and well draining soil as this shrub does not like stagnant water. Therefore, heavy and clayey soils should be avoided. Since it needs some hours of sunshine it is better to place our Ice Mint Plant in a place where it can receive a proper irradiation.It is a delicate plant that fears temperatures below 15 ° C so in winter it is best to make a paciamatura near the roots in order to protect them from frost.