Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
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
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Eye irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Leaves
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
False Christmas Cactus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
False Christmas Cactus
In German
Hortensie
False Christmas Cactus
In French
Hortensia
Cactus de Noël
In Spanish
Hortensia
cactus de navidad
In Greek
υδραγεία
False Christmas Cactus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
flor de maio
In Polish
Hortensja
Szlumbergera ucięta
In Latin
Hibiscus
False Christmas Cactus
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and False Christmas Cactus
Season and care of Silver Thyme and False Christmas Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and False Christmas Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Christmas Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and False Christmas Cactus Physical Information
Silver Thyme and False Christmas Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and False Christmas Cactus are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
- False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Thyme and False Christmas Cactus
Care of Silver Thyme and False Christmas Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Christmas Cactus 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 False Christmas Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.