Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
etrog
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Citron
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
नीबू
Lemon Thyme
In German
Zitrone
Zitronenthymian
In French
Citron
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Cidra
citron Thyme
In Greek
Κίτρο
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
cidra
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Cytryna
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Chron
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Citron and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Citron and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Citron and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Citron and Lemon Thyme
Care of Citron and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron 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 Citron 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.