Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Asia, Europe
  
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
  
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
  
Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
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
Clump-Forming
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
  
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Unknown
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Tiny
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, 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
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
  
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
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
Flowers
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
  
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
  
Thymus vulgaris
  
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
  
Thyme
  
In Hindi
Epidendrum
  
अजवायन के फूल
  
In German
Epidendrum
  
Thymian
  
In French
Epidendrum
  
Thym
  
In Spanish
Epidendrum
  
Tomillo
  
In Greek
Epidendrum
  
θυμάρι
  
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
  
Tomilho
  
In Polish
Epidendrum
  
Tymianek
  
In Latin
Epidendrum
  
Thymum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Not Available
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Labiatae
  
Genus
Coilostylis
  
Thymus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Epidendreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Thyme
Season and care of Epidendrum and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Epidendrum and Thyme Physical Information
Epidendrum and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Epidendrum and Thyme are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Thyme
Care of Epidendrum and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.