Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Melissa officinalis
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
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 in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Teak
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Teak
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Teak Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Teak are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Teak
Care of Lemonbalm and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.