Thyme

Cleistocactus

About Thyme and Cleistocactus

Thyme

Cleistocactus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Cactus

Origin

Asia, Europe

Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

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

cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus

Number of Varieties

30015

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Habitat

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-912-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

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, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Red, Orange, Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Reduce watering in winter

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun

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

Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

Part of Plant Used

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

Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

CLEISTOCACTUS

Common Name

Thyme

Cleistocactus

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Cleistocactus

In German

Thymian

Cleistocactus

In French

Thym

Cleistocactus

In Spanish

Tomillo

Cleistocactus

In Greek

θυμάρι

Cleistocactus

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Cleistocactus

In Polish

Tymianek

Kleistokaktus

In Latin

Thymum

Cleistocactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Labiatae

Cactaceae

Genus

Thymus

Cleistocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

35050

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Cleistocactus

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Cleistocactus

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

Thyme and Cleistocactus Physical Information

Thyme and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Cleistocactus are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color:

Care of Thyme and Cleistocactus

Care of Thyme and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.