Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia, Europe
Types
Not Available
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Unknown
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Tiny
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
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, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Thyme
In Hindi
hylocereus
अजवायन के फूल
In German
hylocereus
Thymian
In French
hylocereus
Thym
In Spanish
hylocereus
Tomillo
In Greek
hylocereus
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Tomilho
In Polish
Hylocereus
Tymianek
In Latin
Hylocereus
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Not Available
Family
Cactaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Thyme
Season and care of Hylocereus and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Thyme season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Hylocereus and Thyme Physical Information
Hylocereus and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hylocereus and Thyme are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Hylocereus and Thyme
Care of Hylocereus and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.