Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Echinopsis pachanoi
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
12-15
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
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
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
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
extracted oil
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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'
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
San Pedro
In Hindi
Hydrangea
सैन पेड्रो
In German
Hortensie
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Hortensia
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
Hortensia
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
υδραγεία
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Wachuma
In Polish
Hortensja
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
Hibiscus
San Pedro
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and San Pedro
Season and care of Silver Thyme and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and San Pedro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and San Pedro Physical Information
Silver Thyme and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and San Pedro are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color:
Care of Silver Thyme and San Pedro
Care of Silver Thyme and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.