Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe
Argentina
Types
Melissa officinalis
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Cholla
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Lemonbalm
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
mélisse
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
planta Salão
In Polish
Lemonbalm
roślin Hall
In Latin
CITRAGO
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Melissa
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Cholla
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Cholla Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Cholla are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Lemonbalm and Cholla
Care of Lemonbalm and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.