Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe
South Africa
Types
Melissa officinalis
Perennials
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Clivia
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Clivia
In German
Lemonbalm
Clivia
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Clivia
In Greek
Lemonbalm
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Clivia
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Clivia
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clivia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Clivia Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Clivia are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Clivia
Care of Lemonbalm and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.