Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Flowering Plants, Tubers
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
  
Types
Not available
  
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens
  
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
  
Pink, Purple, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
  
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
  
Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Unknown
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
  
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
  
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
  
Cyclamen Persicum
  
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
  
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
  
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
  
Sikalemen
  
In German
Zitronenthymian
  
Zyklamen
  
In French
citron Thyme
  
Cyclamen
  
In Spanish
citron Thyme
  
Ciclamen
  
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
  
κυκλάμινο
  
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
  
Cíclame
  
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
  
Cyklamen
  
In Latin
lemon Thyme
  
Cyclamīnos
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Primulaceae
  
Genus
Thymus
  
Cyclamen
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cyclamineae
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Myrsinoideae
  
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Cyclamen
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Lemon Thyme and Cyclamen Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Cyclamen are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Cyclamen
Care of Lemon Thyme and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.