Lemonbalm

Monterey Pine

About Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine

Lemonbalm

Monterey Pine

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe

California, Mexico

Types

Melissa officinalis

Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-7

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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm2,440.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Potassium

very little fertilizers at a time

Pests and Diseases

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine

Wondering what are the properties of Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine? We provide you with everything About Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine. Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns and Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Lemonbalm does not have fragrant flowers. Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation and Monterey Pine has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine

Season and care of Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine Physical Information

Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine are as follows:

Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine

Care of Lemonbalm and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.