Thyme

Arbutus

About Thyme and Arbutus

Thyme

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Asia, Europe

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

30012

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

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

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

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

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Thyme

Arbutus

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

सदाबहार

In German

Thymian

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Thym

arbousier

In Spanish

Tomillo

Arbitus

In Greek

θυμάρι

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Tomilho

árbuto

In Polish

Tymianek

mącznik

In Latin

Thymum

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Family

Labiatae

Ericaceae

Genus

Thymus

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

3508

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Arbutus

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Arbutus

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

Thyme and Arbutus Physical Information

Thyme and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Arbutus are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Thyme and Arbutus

Care of Thyme and Arbutus 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 Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.