Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Melissa officinalis
Chili Pepper
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
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 As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Lemonbalm
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
mélisse
Piment serrano
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Chile serrano
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
CITRAGO
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Serrano Pepper
Care of Lemonbalm and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Serrano Pepper 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 Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.