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About Snow Bush and Thyme


About Thyme and Snow Bush


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Herbs   

Origin
Melanesia   
Asia, Europe   

Types
Not available   
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
300   
21

Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments   
Rocky areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24   
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   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Cushion/Mound-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm   
99+
10.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Green   
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Unknown   

Fruit Color
Red   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory   
Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic   
Tiny   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer   
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Medium   
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loamy, Sandy   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning   

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Not Available   
Diarrhea, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover   
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial   
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant   
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha   
Thymus vulgaris   

Common Name
Snow Bush   
Thyme   

In Hindi
बर्फ बुश   
अजवायन के फूल   

In German
Schnee Bush   
Thymian   

In French
neige Bush   
Thym   

In Spanish
nieve Bush   
Tomillo   

In Greek
χιόνι Μπους   
θυμάρι   

In Portuguese
neve de Bush   
Tomilho   

In Polish
Śnieg Bush   
Tymianek   

In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush   
Thymum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Euphorbiales   
Not Available   

Family
Euphorbiaceae   
Labiatae   

Genus
Breynia   
Thymus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Available   

Tribe
Phyllantheae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
38   
99+
350   
99+

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Properties of Snow Bush and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Snow Bush and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Snow Bush and Thyme. Snow Bush doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Snow Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Snow Bush has allergic reactions like Not Available and Thyme has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Snow Bush and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Snow Bush and Thyme

Season and care of Snow Bush and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Snow Bush and Thyme Physical Information

Snow Bush and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Snow Bush and Thyme are as follows:

Care of Snow Bush and Thyme

Care of Snow Bush and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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