Gymnocalycium

Thyme

About Gymnocalycium and Thyme

Gymnocalycium

Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus

Herbs

Origin

South America

Asia, Europe

Types

Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

54300

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Habitat

Desert, Semi desert

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-126-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

12.50 cm10.20 cm

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Minimum Width

8.00 cm20.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

creamy white, Light Pink, Pink

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

All year

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Sand, Sandy

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Sandy

Well drained

Bloom Time

All year

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Offsets

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Sandy

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Dry

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Mealy bugs, Root rot

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Mealybugs

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GYMNOCALYCIUM

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

Chin Cactus

Thyme

In Hindi

Gymnocalycium

अजवायन के फूल

In German

Gymnocalycium

Thymian

In French

Gymnocalycium

Thym

In Spanish

Gymnocalycium

Tomillo

In Greek

Gymnocalycium

θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Gymnocalycium

Tomilho

In Polish

Gymnocalycium

Tymianek

In Latin

Gymnocalycium

Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Cactaceae

Labiatae

Genus

Gymnocalycium

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

54350

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Properties of Gymnocalycium and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Thyme. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like and Thyme has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gymnocalycium and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Thyme

Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Thyme season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Gymnocalycium and Thyme Physical Information

Gymnocalycium and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Thyme are as follows:

Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Gymnocalycium and Thyme

Care of Gymnocalycium and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done 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 Gymnocalycium 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.