How to grow and care for Melissa officinalis L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Melissa officinalis L., Balm mint, Balm, Balm Leaf, Honey Plant, Dropsywort
Melissa officinalis L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
15C° ~23C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Lamiaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent except Antarctica, with a particular concentration in the Mediterranean and Central Asia.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them secrete essential oils, giving them a distinctive fragrance.
🌺 Flower
The petals are split broadly into upper and lower parts, creating an open, lip-like shape.
🎋 Stem
The stem has a square-shaped cross-section.
water
How to water Melissa officinalis L.
How often should I water?
check Melissa officinalis L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Melissa officinalis L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Melissa officinalis L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
15~23℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Melissa officinalis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 15~23℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Melissa officinalis L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Melissa officinalis L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Lamiaceae, Genus: Melissa, Species: Melissa officinalis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Habitat | Mediterranean |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Melissa |
| Species | Melissa officinalis |
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