Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Lemon Thyme
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Zitronenthymian
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
citron Thyme
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Lemon Thyme
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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.