Scarlet Beebalm
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About Scarlet Beebalm
Scarlet Beebalm is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor with a whopping 301 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟
Scarlet Beebalm likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Scarlet Beebalm belongs to the Monarda genus, and is native to Eastern North America.
Taxonomy
Monarda didyma
Monarda
Lamiaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
Bee balm, Crimson beebalm, Scarlet monarda, Oswego tea, Bergamot and Monarda didyma bee
How to care for Scarlet Beebalm
How often to water your Scarlet Beebalm
every 9
Scarlet Beebalm needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Scarlet Beebalm in your home
a window
Scarlet Beebalm love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Scarlet Beebalm does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Scarlet Beebalm
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Scarlet Beebalm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Scarlet Beebalm
Scarlet Beebalm
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
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