How to grow and care for Melissa officinalis
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Melissa officinalis
Melissa officinalis 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
15C° ~23C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Melissa officinalis
How often should I water?
check Melissa officinalis 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Melissa officinalis need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Melissa officinalis likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Medium light, Low 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
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
15~23℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Melissa officinalis at home, make sure the temperature is 15~23℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Melissa officinalis prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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
Melissa officinalis is a member of Lamiaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mediterranean |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Melissa |
| Species | Melissa officinalis |
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