Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
Hydrangea
In German
Gymnocalycium
Hortensie
In French
Gymnocalycium
Hortensia
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Hortensia
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Hortênsia
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Hortensja
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Silver Thyme season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Silver Thyme
Care of Gymnocalycium and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.