Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Melissa officinalis
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, 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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Grapefruit
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
चकोतरा
In German
Lemonbalm
Grapefruit
In French
mélisse
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Pomelo
In Greek
Lemonbalm
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Toranja
In Polish
Lemonbalm
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Grapefruit
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Grapefruit Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Grapefruit are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Grapefruit
Care of Lemonbalm and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.