Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Melissa officinalis
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, 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, Partial Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Birds
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
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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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
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Konjac
In German
Lemonbalm
Teufelszunge
In French
mélisse
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Konjac
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Lemonbalm
konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Genus
Melissa
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Devil's Tongue
Care of Lemonbalm and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.