Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
China, Japan
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, 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
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
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
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Stem
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
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Thyme
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Thymian
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Thym
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Tomillo
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
θυμάρι
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Tymianek
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Thymum
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Thyme and Buddha's Belly 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 Buddha's Belly Bamboo pruning is done Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.