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About Indian Hemp and Thyme


About Thyme and Indian Hemp


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Shrubs  
Herbs  

Origin
Southern Asia, India  
Asia, Europe  

Types
Crotalaria benghalensis Lam. Crotalaria fenestrata Sims Crotalaria ferestrata Sims Crotalaria porrecta Wall. Crotalaria sericea Willd. Crotalaria tenuifolia Roxb. Crotalaria viminea Wall.  
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme  

Number of Varieties
7  
99+
300  
28

Habitat
Mountain tops, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial  
Rocky areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
6-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Oval or Rounded  
Cushion/Mound-forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
10.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
20.00 cm  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Gold  
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Black  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green  
Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green  
Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Gray Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Tiny  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Part sun  

Growth Rate
Very Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy  
Loamy, Sandy  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Part sun  

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Insects, Moth, Red blotch  
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

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
Fine  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
-  
Butterflies  

Allergy
-  
Diarrhea, Skin irritation  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

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

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Jaundice, Liver problems, Urinary tract problems, 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
Fruits, Leaves  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Culinary use  
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
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edging  
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Apocynum cannabinum  
Thymus vulgaris  

Common Name
Dogbane, milkweed, honeybloom, bitter root, black hemp, hemp dogbane, lechuguilla, westernwall  
Thyme  

In Hindi
भारतीय गांजा  
अजवायन के फूल  

In German
Indischer Hanf  
Thymian  

In French
chanvre indien  
Thym  

In Spanish
El cáñamo indio  
Tomillo  

In Greek
ινδική κάνναβη  
θυμάρι  

In Portuguese
cânhamo indiano  
Tomilho  

In Polish
Konopie indyjskie  
Tymianek  

In Latin
Latin Hemp  
Thymum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
-  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fabales  
-  

Family
Fabaceae  
Labiatae  

Genus
Crotalaria  
Thymus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
-  

Tribe
Crotalarieae  
-  

Subfamily
Faboideae  
-  

Number of Species
400  
99+
350  
99+

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Properties of Indian Hemp and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Indian Hemp and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Indian Hemp and Thyme. Indian Hemp doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Hemp does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Hemp 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 Indian Hemp and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Indian Hemp and Thyme

Season and care of Indian Hemp and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Hemp and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Hemp season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Hemp is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Indian Hemp is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Indian Hemp and Thyme Physical Information

Indian Hemp and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Hemp height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Hemp and Thyme are as follows:

Care of Indian Hemp and Thyme

Care of Indian Hemp and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Hemp pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Indian Hemp 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.

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