Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Thymus citriodorus
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Habitat
gardens
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
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
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Zitronenthymian
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
citron Thyme
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Thymus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Lemon Thyme and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Lemon Thyme and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.