Mint

PlasticGalaxy said:

Ooh, this is really pretty! How long has it taken you to get to this stage of growth?

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Slaphppy7 said:

Very cool, you can break off a couple of leaves for iced tea (or mojitos)

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Deanasue said:

Just the thought is refreshing!

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emeraldking said:

And for making some ice tea, I'll use the water of the paludarium... ? You're invited!

At least, I can say, I've got fresh fish... They smell minty... ?

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Slaphppy7 said:

Ummm....thanks....too bad you live so far away, though....

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emeraldking said:

Don't say: I'm not social... I just invited you...! ???

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Slaphppy7 said:

I would never deny your hospitality, friend.....whatever the motive, LOL

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emeraldking said:

Hi,

In my open paludarium (Campoma nr.3 endlers are in there), I use real plants on land. One in particular is the mint plant. There are mint plants that are pond plants. But I used the herb. It grows fantastic in there. And it smells nice.
And it's in half shade.

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emeraldking said:

First there was a flesh eating plant.

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OnlyGenusCaps said:

Mints are often good plants for shorelines, and along water courses. They thrive on disturbance too. Plus they grow fast. I wonder if they would make better nitrate sink plants than the ubiquitous pothos? Interesting experiment and intriguing possibilities.


What did you have in there?

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emeraldking said:

Venus flytrap.

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emeraldking said:

Venus flytrap. During summer with flies, it's an interesting sight to watch those plants work like a clamp. And see how those toxins do their job.

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emeraldking said:

The water part of the paludarium contains a reasonable number of Campoma nr.3 endlers. And they look fine despite of the overstock. I do think that the mint plant is a good filter.

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