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Mint

🐾 Pet-safe

Mentha spicata

Category
Kitchen
Light
Partial sun
Watering
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Easy
Mature size
30-45 cm, spreads aggressively
Pet safety
Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Growing note

Roots from a cutting in a glass of water within a week and grows year-round in most Indian cities. Give it its own pot — the roots spread underground fast enough to crowd out anything sharing the container.