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Another solution might be better with mint, though. …

This looks like it could be magnesium deficiency. Magnesium deficiency can result in yellowing leaves with green veins. You could give the plant some epsom salt, which is magnesium sulfate. Or anothe …

You can take cuttings of mint very easily. They grow roots in water, fast. I've tried that. Here are a couple links about trimming/mowing mint that should be insightful, at least for outdoor mint. … Your mint sounds like it's growing pretty slowly for mint. I would suggest giving it more light to remedy this, if you can. …

Mint can die if it's in the same pot too long. By the size of the plant, and the fact that it didn't die before it got to be its present size, this is a decent guess. Mint fills up pots fast. … Lack of essential nutrients or overbundance of nutrients Disease (including root rot, mint rust, etc.; the leaves on the soil look like they may have mint rust; that fungus can kill mint) Pests As I …

By the look of it, I think Colin is right about it being rootbound. Plants seem to get smaller leaves, sometimes, when they can't grow to their full potential. Low phosphorus is also known to reduce l …

There are probably lots of different kinds of mint masquerading as spearmint, though. I would far and away trust the nursery over an Amazon seed vendor. …

Although I don't think the smell is sweeter than mint, it's possible that you might. It definitely has a smell. Here's a picture I just took of some of ours. … Both catnip and lemon balm are in the mint family, and things in the mint family tend to have blocky stems. …

I hate to say it, but I would recommend a new plant. It's possible this one might grow more shoots from the rhizomes, but I wouldn't count on it. As to why your current plant is in this situation, I'm …

Bushier mint seems to me to be happier. However, it's good to note that mint gets rootbound fast. I don't think yours is rootbound, yet, but it's something to keep in mind. …

Mint uses nitrogen fast, in my experience (so, it shouldn't take ages and ages). Potassium deficiency can result in woody stems and stunted growth. … Mint grows roots very quickly. In my experience, mint grows much better while the roots have extra room. …