Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Mexico
Asia, Europe
Types
Epiphyllum hybrids
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Weeping
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
6.78 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
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
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Thyme
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Orchid cactus
Thymian
In French
Cactus Orchid
Thym
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Tomillo
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Tomilho
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Tymianek
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Thymum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cactaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Thyme
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Thyme Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Thyme are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Thyme
Care of Orchid Cactus and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Orchid Cactus 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.