Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
-
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
-
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
wax
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
wax plant
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Candelilla
Lemon Thyme
In German
candelilla
Zitronenthymian
In French
candelilla
citron Thyme
In Spanish
candelilla
citron Thyme
In Greek
candelilla
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
candelilla
limão Tomilho
In Polish
candelilla
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
candelilla
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candelilla and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Candelilla and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Candelilla and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Candelilla and Lemon Thyme
Care of Candelilla and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.