Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Argentina
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Cholla
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Hortensie
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Hortensia
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Hortensia
planta de Cholla
In Greek
υδραγεία
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
planta Salão
In Polish
Hortensja
roślin Hall
In Latin
Hibiscus
plant Hall
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Thyme and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Cholla. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Cholla
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Cholla Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Cholla are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Silver Thyme and Cholla
Care of Silver Thyme and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.