Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Melissa officinalis
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Chile Pepper
In German
Lemonbalm
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
mélisse
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Chile Pepper
In Latin
CITRAGO
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Chile Pepper
Care of Lemonbalm and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.