How to Care for Melissa officinalis

Korean name: 레몬밤

This mint family herb has a lemon scent. It is known to help relieve stress and aid sleep, and is good when made into tea.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Europe, Central Asia
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: Lemon Scent, Calming Effect, Herbal Tea, Easy to Grow

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light to direct sunlight
• Watering: Water to keep the soil moist.
• Soil: Fertile and well-draining soil
• Humidity: Moderate humidity
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month in spring and summer

Common questions

How often should you water Melissa officinalis?

Water to keep the soil moist. Roughly every 5 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Melissa officinalis?

It likes Bright indirect light to direct sunlight. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Fertile and well-draining soil.

Is Melissa officinalis safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Melissa officinalis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Moderate humidity. Fertilise Once a month in spring and summer.