The stems of the mint turn purple, which will not affect its growth. The branches and leaves of the mint in this pot have become leggy and should be pruned. When the mint stems grow old and strong, they will change color, which is a sign of normal growth and adaptation to the environment. As for the scattered stems and leaves, they are leggy. It is recommended to keep about 5cm and trim the remaining stems and leaves.

After pruning, mint will grow more robustly, which is beneficial to plant formation. Excessive growth will seriously affect the ornamental value of mint. Mint likes sunshine and humid environment, has low requirements on planting soil, and is easy to cultivate. The whole plant is green and fragrant, and has dual functions of medical and edible purposes. The main edible parts are the stems and leaves, and can also be squeezed and taken as juice. In terms of food, mint can be used as both a flavoring agent and a spice.