Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herb
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
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Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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Minimum Height
6.56 cm
20.00 cm
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Other Uses
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Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Aechmea
In German
Hortensie
Aechmea
In French
Hortensia
Aechmea
In Spanish
Hortensia
Aechmea
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Aechmea
In Polish
Hortensja
Aechmea
In Latin
Hibiscus
Aechmea
Family
Lamiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Subfamily
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Bromelioideae
Properties of Silver Thyme and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Aechmea. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Thyme has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Silver Thyme and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Aechmea
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aechmea is .
Silver Thyme and Aechmea Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Aechmea are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Aechmea flower color:
- Aechmea leaf color:
Care of Silver Thyme and Aechmea
Care of Silver Thyme and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.