Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-13
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, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Hydrangea
सीताफल
In German
Hortensie
Zuckerapfel
In French
Hortensia
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Hortensia
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
υδραγεία
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pinha
In Polish
Hortensja
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Hibiscus
Sugar Apple
Family
Lamiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Silver Thyme and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Sugar Apple. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Sugar Apple
Care of Silver Thyme and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.