Dyckia

Thyme

About Dyckia and Thyme

Dyckia

Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil

Asia, Europe

Types

Bromeliad

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

Number of Varieties

40300

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Habitat

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-156-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 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

27.90 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Olive, Dark Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer

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

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants

Butterflies

Allergy

Skin rash

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, 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

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

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DYCKIA remotiflora

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

Dyckia

Thyme

In Hindi

डिकिया

अजवायन के फूल

In German

Dyckia

Thymian

In French

Dyckia

Thym

In Spanish

Dyckia

Tomillo

In Greek

dyckia

θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Dyckia

Tomilho

In Polish

dyckia

Tymianek

In Latin

dyckia

Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Bromeliales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Labiatae

Genus

Dyckia

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Pitcairnioideae

Number of Species

120350

1 27800

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Properties of Dyckia and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Dyckia and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Dyckia and Thyme. Dyckia has thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Dyckia does not have fragrant flowers. Dyckia has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Thyme has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Dyckia and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dyckia and Thyme

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

Dyckia and Thyme Physical Information

Dyckia and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Dyckia height is 27.90 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dyckia and Thyme are as follows:

Dyckia flower color: Orange
Dyckia leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Dyckia and Thyme

Care of Dyckia and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dyckia 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 Dyckia 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.