Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Asia, Europe
Types
Peanut cactus
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Tiny
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin cuts
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
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, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Thyme
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Igel Kaktus
Thymian
In French
hérisson cactus
Thym
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Tomillo
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Tomilho
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Tymianek
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cactaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Echinopsis and Thyme
Season and care of Echinopsis and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Thyme season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Thyme Physical Information
Echinopsis and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Thyme are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Echinopsis and Thyme
Care of Echinopsis and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.