Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Southern Europe
  
China
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
  
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
  
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
  
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
  
China rose
  
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
  
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
  
In German
Lemonbalm
  
Tropical Hibiscus
  
In French
mélisse
  
Hibiscus Tropical
  
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
  
hibisco tropical
  
In Greek
Lemonbalm
  
τροπική Hibiscus
  
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
  
Hibiscus tropical
  
In Polish
Lemonbalm
  
Tropical Hibiscus
  
In Latin
CITRAGO
  
Tropical Hibiscus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Melissa
  
Hibiscus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Hibisceae
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Chinese hibiscus
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Chinese hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Chinese hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Chinese hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Chinese hibiscus Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Chinese hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Chinese hibiscus are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
- Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Chinese hibiscus
Care of Lemonbalm and Chinese hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.