Mexican Mint
到手香
Appearance 外觀
Large-leafed mexican mint or small-leaved mexican mint. Succulent herbaceous plant. Fuzzy leaves. Flowers are pink or purple or white and trumpet-shaped.
分為大葉到手香和小葉到手香。多肉草本植物。葉子表面有絨毛。花呈喇叭狀，粉紅色或紫色或白色。
Growing Condition 生長條件
Full sun or partial sun. Perennial in tropical or sub-tropical regions; annual in cool regions. Cannot tolerates temperatures under 0°C. Drought-tolerant. Plant in well-drained soil and water occasionally. Fast-growing and low maintainence, suitable for beginners. Grows well in containers.
全日照或半日照。在熱帶或亞熱帶地區為多年生，較冷地區為一年生。不耐寒，零度以下溫度會使到手香冷死。耐旱。種植於疏水土壤，間中澆水。快速生長，容易打理，適合初接觸種植者。在盤中生長良好。
Uses 用途
Have a strong sweet scent. Can be used as a substitute for mint leaves. Brew dried leaves for tea.
具有濃烈甜甜的香氣。可作為薄荷替代。用乾到手香葉沖茶。
Health Benefits 營養價值
May soothe itchy skin or bug bites.
或有助舒緩皮膚痕癢或蚊叮蟲咬。