Orange Mint Cutting (Mentha × piperita f. citrata) - Live Herb Plant Starter
Orange Mint Cutting (Mentha × piperita f. citrata) - Live Herb Plant Starter
Orange Mint Cutting (Mentha × piperita f. citrata) - Live Herb Plant Starter
Bring the refreshing fragrance of citrus and mint together with Orange Mint. This unique and aromatic herb combines the cooling qualities of mint with bright orange notes, making it a favorite for herbal teas, infused water, culinary creations, and fragrant herb gardens.
Orange Mint is an easy-to-grow perennial herb that thrives in containers, raised beds, and herb gardens. Its attractive foliage, pleasant citrus aroma, and vigorous growth habit make it a wonderful addition to any homestead or kitchen garden.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
• One live unrooted Orange Mint cutting
• Approximately 6–8 inches in length
• Freshly harvested prior to shipping
• Carefully packaged to maintain moisture during transit
• Ready to root in water, soil, or rockwool
GROWING INFORMATION
• Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita f. citrata
• Common Name: Orange Mint
• Plant Type: Perennial Herb
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Requirements: Consistently moist soil
• Growth Habit: Spreading
• Suitable for Containers: Yes
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
POPULAR USES
• Herbal teas
• Citrus tea blends
• Infused water
• Cocktails and mocktails
• Fruit dishes
• Garnishes
• Pollinator gardens
• Container gardening
ROOTING YOUR CUTTING
Orange Mint is easy to propagate. Place the cutting in water, moist potting soil, or rockwool and keep it consistently moist while roots develop. New growth is typically the first sign that rooting has begun.
LEARN MORE BEFORE YOU BUY
Want to learn how to grow, harvest, use, and propagate Orange Mint?
Visit The Robertson Rottie Ranch on YouTube and follow our Mountain Apothecary series. We regularly share herb profiles, propagation techniques, harvesting guides, homestead gardening tips, and practical ways to use herbs around the home and garden.
You'll also find videos covering:
• Growing herbs on a homestead
• Harvesting and preserving herbs
• Herbal tea preparation
• Propagation and rooting techniques
• Medicinal and traditional herb uses
• Herb garden planning and maintenance
IF YOU'VE ORDERED A CUTTING FROM US...
When your cutting arrives, unpack it promptly and provide fresh water or place it into your preferred rooting medium. Keep it in bright indirect light while it establishes roots. Orange Mint is a vigorous grower and performs exceptionally well in containers, herb gardens, and dedicated mint beds.
SHIPPING
Your cutting will be harvested and packaged shortly before shipment. We take great care in preparing each cutting for travel; however, live plants may experience minor stress during transit. Please open your package promptly upon arrival and provide water and appropriate growing conditions.
Thank you for supporting our small mountain homestead in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Mountain Moon Apothecary
The Robertson Rottie Ranch