Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Couma macrocarpa
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Lemon Thyme
In German
Tiger Tree
Zitronenthymian
In French
Tiger Tree
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
citron Thyme
In Greek
Tiger Tree
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Tiger Tree
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
tigris lignum
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Tiger Tree and Lemon Thyme
Care of Tiger Tree and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger 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 Tiger 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.