Plant Care Dotted Beebalm

Dotted Beebalm

About Dotted Beebalm

Monarda punctata is a native herbaceous perennial to the eastern U.S. It is a clump-forming, mint family member. It can be found in dry forests and over rocky areas and has a medium flammability rating.

Taxonomy

Monarda punctata
Monarda
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

horse-mint, spotted beebalm and dotted horsemint

How to care for Dotted Beebalm

💦 Water

How often to water your Dotted Beebalm

Water needs for Dotted Beebalm
0.5 cups
every 9

Dotted 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.

Calculate water needs of Dotted Beebalm

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Dotted Beebalm in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dotted Beebalm: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Dotted Beebalm love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Dotted Beebalm does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dotted Beebalm in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dotted Beebalm

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dotted Beebalm: repot after 2X growth

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 Dotted Beebalm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Dotted Beebalm prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Dotted Beebalm requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Dotted Beebalm Light Requirements →

Dotted Beebalm Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dotted Beebalm is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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🪴 Soil

Dotted Beebalm does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Dotted Beebalm →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Dotted Beebalm →

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💩 Fertilizer

Dotted Beebalm should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Dotted Beebalm →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Dotted Beebalm is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Dotted Beebalm Lifecycle →

Dotted Beebalm Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Dotted Beebalm →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Dotted Beebalm, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Dotted Beebalm

Dotted Beebalm

Dotted 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.

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