Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis · Balms · Mint family
Also known as: Balm · Common Balm
Very easy40–80cmPet-friendlyEdible
Lemon balm care at a glance
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Lemon balm
Possible pests on Lemon balm include Leafhoppers. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Leaf spot. Lemon balm is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Leafhoppers Low
Disease
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Leaf spot Low
- Root rot High
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Frequently asked questions about Lemon balm
- Which pests affect Lemon balm?
- Possible pests on Lemon balm include Leafhoppers.
- Which diseases affect Lemon balm?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Leaf spot.
- Is Lemon balm toxic to cats and dogs?
- Lemon balm is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Lemon balm need?
- Lemon balm has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Lemon balm need?
- Lemon balm prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Lemon balm frost-hardy?
- Lemon balm is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Lemon balm?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.