Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herb
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Sakaki
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Sakaki
Hydrangea
In German
Sperrstrauch
Hortensie
In French
Sakaki
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sakaki
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Hortênsia
In Polish
Sakaki
Hortensja
Family
Theaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sakaki and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Sakaki and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sakaki and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Sakaki and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sakaki and Silver Thyme
Care of Sakaki and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.