I have a mint plant I want to bring in the house?

Question

I want to make sure there are no bugs living in the soil and I don't want to use anything toxic. I have it in a very nice clay pot and would like to keep it in there.

Answer 1

try spraying with a solution made from a couple drops of regular dish soap per quart of water. spray everyday for ten days after moving inside. the insecticidal soap spray will kill live bugs but not the eggs so this is why the 10 days is required. the dish soap will not hurt the plant or you.

Answer 2

As for the bug issue ... put the plant on a bag for a few days to see if anything falls from the plant. Anything living on the plant is not going to hurt you. I grow wheat grass outside and bring it in when the grass gets pretty and long. i have never had any problems with bugs. The beauty of having a mint plant inside far exceeds the few bugs that you may find.
Another option is to replant it.
Put the plant next to a window and make sure the soil is always humid. A dead mint plant probably hasn't received enough water or sunlight.

Answer 3

The best thing would be to re-pot it using a good brand of potting soil i.e. Miracle Grow. This will ensure there are no bugs etc. that you will bring into the house. It will also supply your plant with some fresh nutrients!!!!!

Answer 4

you can bring it in the house, although it wont hurt to leave it outside, it will spread like crazy. you will find after it has spread that you will need to thin it out by pulling up some of the plants and planting somewhere else.
I always use it in new potatoes, wash first and use in any cooking you want flavored by mint. good luck!

Answer 5

Buy the hottest peppers you can find and place them in a blender with a little water. Strain and place in a spray bottle. Spray your plants.