Melilotus dentatus
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Melilotus dentatus

Small-flowered melilot · Banat sweetclover

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
Click count
5
Observations
1

Care Guide

💧 Water

Banat sweetclover thrives in moderately humid environments that mimic its natural moisture conditions. It needs consistent moisture but should not be waterlogged, making watering twice a week ideal. It is best grown indoors, where maintaining consistent watering and controlling humidity are essential for its growth.

☀️ Light Full sun

Banat sweetclover, an annual and biennial plant, hails from well-lit, open habitats where it flourishes in abundant sunlight. It can endure semi-shaded conditions, but it inherently prefers the complete, direct exposure to the sun for the best growth. Its thriving in sunny conditions is a noteworthy trait.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

Banat sweetclover can adjust to a broad spectrum of temperature environments, yet its propagation might be inhibited by varying permutations of heat and water considerations. It flourishes optimally in balmy summer weather provided there is sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended stretches of overcast and wet weather, in combination with sustained periods of scorching temperatures, raise the chances of Banat sweetclover perishing. During winter months, implementing suitable cold protections enhances the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Banat sweetclover can thrive with regular, mild applications of fertilizer to encourage robust foliage growth. During the summer months, Banat sweetclover should be fertilized roughly once a month. Nitrogen plays a vital role in leaf development, and using sources rich in nitrogen can aid in the flourishing of Banat sweetclover.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Banat sweetclover benefits from pruning in the early to late spring. To promote healthy growth, begin by removing any dead stems and thinning out congested areas. This improves air circulation and light exposure, reducing the risk of disease. Regular pruning helps maintain the plant's shape, enhances flowering, and supports its overall vitality, ensuring that banat sweetclover remains attractive.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Melilotus
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Tajikistan, Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Croatia, Ukraine, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Russia, China, Hungary, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Denmark, Estonia, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Romania, Turkmenistan

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Common Names (2)

en Small-flowered melilot
en Banat sweetclover