Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
China
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Rocky areas
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Thyme
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Thymian
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Thym
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Tomillo
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
θυμάρι
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Tymianek
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Thymum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Thyme and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Thyme and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Thyme and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Thyme and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.