Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Unknown
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Tiny
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
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
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
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
No need to prune
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
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
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Not Available
Family
Cactaceae
Labiatae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
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 Not Available. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Thyme are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
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 No need to prune 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.