Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Melissa officinalis
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, 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
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Incense Cedar
In German
Lemonbalm
Zeder
In French
mélisse
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Lemonbalm
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Lemonbalm
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
CITRAGO
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Incense Cedar
Care of Lemonbalm and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.