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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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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 šŸ˜Ž.

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 šŸ”.

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

Dotted Beebalm is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


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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 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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