Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Gray mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin cuts
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Wooly Thyme
In Hindi
echinocactus
Wooly Thyme
In German
echinocactus
Wooly Thymian
In French
echinocactus
Wooly Thyme
In Spanish
echinocactus
Lanoso Tomillo
In Greek
Echinocactus
Wooly Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Wooly tomilho
In Polish
Echinocactus
Wooly Tymianek
In Latin
Echinocactus
Wooly Thyme
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Wooly Thyme
Season and care of Echinocactus and Wooly Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Wooly Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinocactus and Wooly Thyme Physical Information
Echinocactus and Wooly Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Wooly Thyme are as follows:
Care of Echinocactus and Wooly Thyme
Care of Echinocactus and Wooly Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.