Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Asia, Europe
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
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
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Thyme
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Elefant von Apple
Thymian
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Thym
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Tomillo
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Tomilho
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Tymianek
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Dilleniaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Thyme
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Thyme Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Thyme are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Thyme
Care of Elephant Apple and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Elephant Apple 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.