How to Care for Thymus citriodorus

Korean name: 레몬 타임

This fragrant herb has a lemon and thyme scent. It can be used in cooking or left as is to enjoy its refreshing aroma.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Mediterranean
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: Lemon Scent, Culinary Herb, Fragrance, Kitchen

Care Guide

• Light: Needs more than 6 hours of sunlight
• Watering: Water when the soil dries out. Be cautious of overwatering.
• Soil: Very well-draining soil
• Humidity: Prefers dry conditions
• Temperature: 10~28°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month in spring and summer

Common questions

How often should you water Thymus citriodorus?

Water when the soil dries out. Be cautious of overwatering. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Thymus citriodorus?

It likes Needs more than 6 hours of sunlight. You can grow it indoors. Use Very well-draining soil.

Is Thymus citriodorus safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Thymus citriodorus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~28°C. Humidity: Prefers dry conditions. Fertilise Once a month in spring and summer.