Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
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
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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, Alkaline
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
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, Hummingbirds
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Grapefruit
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Lemon Thyme
In German
Grapefruit
Zitronenthymian
In French
pamplemousse
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Pomelo
citron Thyme
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Toranja
limão Tomilho
In Polish
grejpfrut
tymianek cytrynowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Grapefruit and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Grapefruit and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Grapefruit and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Grapefruit and Lemon Thyme
Care of Grapefruit and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit 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.