Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Herbs
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Asia, Europe
Types
-
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
-
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Mosaic viruses
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
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
Foundation
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Thyme
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Thymian
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Thym
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Tomillo
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Tomilho
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Tymianek
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Thymum
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Labiatae
Season and Care of Mashua and Thyme
Season and care of Mashua and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Thyme season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Mashua and Thyme Physical Information
Mashua and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Thyme are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and Thyme
Care of Mashua and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Mashua 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.