Pruning guide
How to prune moroccan mint
More moroccan mint care
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- How to prune moroccan mint — our other guide for the same plant
- Full moroccan mint care guide
- Common moroccan mint problems & fixes
- How to propagate moroccan mint
- When to repot moroccan mint
Pruning moroccan mint — FAQ
When should I prune moroccan mint?
Spring through summer; remove flower spikes as soon as they appear. Cut stems back by one-third to one-half just above a leaf node using clean scissors. Pinch out any flower spikes immediately — flowering redirects energy away from leaf production and weakens flavour.
How often does moroccan mint need pruning?
Every 3–4 weeks during the growing season. Moroccan Mint needs regular pruning to stay bushy, prevent flowering, and maintain the best flavour. Left unpruned it bolts and becomes woody. Cut stems back by one-third to one-half whenever they reach 15–20 cm, and remove flower spikes as soon as they appear to keep the foliage harvest-ready all season.
How do you prune moroccan mint?
Cut stems back by one-third to one-half just above a leaf node using clean scissors. Pinch out any flower spikes immediately — flowering redirects energy away from leaf production and weakens flavour.