Lemonbalm

Yellow Oleander

About Lemonbalm and Yellow Oleander

Lemonbalm

Yellow Oleander

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southern Europe

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Melissa officinalis

it is a type of oleander

Number of Varieties

510

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

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

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm240.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Red, Green, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Long Narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Potassium

fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Bacteria, fungus, Insects

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Phytodermatitis, Toxic

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELISSA officinalis

THEVETIA peruviana

Common Name

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint

Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut

In Hindi

नींबू बाम

पीला कनेर

In German

Lemonbalm

Gelbe Oleander

In French

mélisse

Oleander Jaune

In Spanish

Lemonbalm

Oleander amarillo

In Greek

Lemonbalm

κίτρινη πικροδάφνη

In Portuguese

Lemonbalm

Oleander amarelo

In Polish

Lemonbalm

żółta Oleander

In Latin

CITRAGO

Yellow haurit Cleander

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Gentianales

Family

Lamiaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Melissa

Cascabela

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

4100

1 27800

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Properties of Lemonbalm and Yellow Oleander

Wondering what are the properties of Lemonbalm and Yellow Oleander? We provide you with everything About Lemonbalm and Yellow Oleander. Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns and Yellow Oleander doesn't have thorns. Also Lemonbalm does not have fragrant flowers. Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation and Yellow Oleander 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 Yellow Oleander and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Yellow Oleander

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

Lemonbalm and Yellow Oleander Physical Information

Lemonbalm and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Yellow Oleander are as follows:

Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green

Care of Lemonbalm and Yellow Oleander

Care of Lemonbalm and Yellow Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.