American Aloe

Thyme

About American Aloe and Thyme

American Aloe

Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Herbs

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Asia, Europe

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

4300

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Habitat

Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-116-9

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AHS Heat Zone

11-5

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 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

Rosette/Stemless

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm10.20 cm

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Minimum Width

35.60 cm20.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MANFREDA virginica

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

Century plant Maguey American aloe

Thyme

In Hindi

अमेरिकी मुसब्बर

अजवायन के फूल

In German

amerikanischen Aloe

Thymian

In French

américaine Aloe

Thym

In Spanish

Americana Aloe

Tomillo

In Greek

Αμερικανός Αλόη

θυμάρι

In Portuguese

americano Aloe

Tomilho

In Polish

Amerykański Aloe

Tymianek

In Latin

American Aloe

Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Family

Agavaceae

Labiatae

Genus

Agave

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

199350

1 27800

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Properties of American Aloe and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Thyme? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Thyme. American Aloe has thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Thyme has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Aloe and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of American Aloe and Thyme

Season and care of American Aloe and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

American Aloe and Thyme Physical Information

American Aloe and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Thyme are as follows:

American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of American Aloe and Thyme

Care of American Aloe and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.