Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herb
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Echinopsis pachanoi
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
shrublands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
San Pedro
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Hydrangea
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Hortensie
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Hortensia
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Hortensia
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Hortênsia
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Hortensja
In Latin
San Pedro
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of San Pedro and Silver Thyme
Season and care of San Pedro and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is and Silver Thyme season is . The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Silver Thyme Physical Information
San Pedro and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Silver Thyme are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of San Pedro and Silver Thyme
Care of San Pedro and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro 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.