Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Phoenix dactylifera
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHOENIX dactylifera
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Date Palm
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In German
Dattelpalme
Hortensie
In French
Palmier dattier
Hortensia
In Spanish
Palmera datilera
Hortensia
In Greek
Χουρμαδιά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
palma de tâmara
Hortênsia
In Polish
Data Palm
Hortensja
In Latin
Date Palm
Hibiscus
Family
Arecaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
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Season and Care of Date Palm and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Date Palm and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Date Palm and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Date Palm is Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Date Palm and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Date Palm and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Date Palm and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Date Palm and Silver Thyme
Care of Date Palm and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.