Problem

Why is my bee balm 'Cambridge Scarlet' dropping leaves?

Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'

Leaf drop on a bee balm 'Cambridge Scarlet' usually has one of three causes — watering, light or a pest. Walk through them in order before reaching for a treatment.

Bee balm 'Cambridge Scarlet' (Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet')
Foto: Alex Abair / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0

Most likely causes

Detailed cause-by-cause guide is being prepared. In the meantime: check watering rhythm, sunlight match, and any visible pests on the underside of leaves.

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