13/08/2025
🌿♻️ Grow Mint from Cuttings in Hanging Plastic Bottles
Want a smart, eco-friendly way to grow mint at home without taking up much space? Hanging plastic bottles are the perfect solution! This simple method recycles old materials while giving you a steady supply of fresh, fragrant mint — perfect for teas, cooking, and natural remedies.
🧂 What You’ll Need:
• 2-liter plastic bottles
• Mint cuttings (10–15 cm)
• Potting soil
• Scissors, string, or wire
• Glass of water for rooting
• A bright spot with 4–6 hours of indirect sunlight
✅ Steps to Grow Mint:
1. Prepare the Bottles
Cut each bottle in half. Use the bottom part as a planter. Make drainage holes in the base and two holes near the rim for hanging.
2. Root the Cuttings
Cut just below a leaf node. Remove the lower leaves. Place in water until roots are 2–5 cm long (about 1–2 weeks).
3. Plant in Soil
Fill the bottle base with potting soil. Insert the rooted cuttings, press soil gently, and water lightly.
4. Hang the Planters
Thread string or wire through the side holes and hang on a balcony, hook, or trellis in a sunny location.
💡 Care Tips:
• Water when the top layer of soil feels dry
• Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth
• Feed lightly every 4–6 weeks
• Watch for pests like aphids and treat with mild soap spray
🌿 Why This Works:
• Saves space with vertical gardening
• Reuses old bottles
• Keeps mint healthy year-round
• Easy to harvest for kitchen use
💧 Fresh mint, right outside your window — no garden required!