Thyme

Crossandra

About Thyme and Crossandra

Thyme

Crossandra

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Shrub

Origin

Asia, Europe

Southeastern Asia, India

Types

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

Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)

Number of Varieties

3006

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-9

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, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm40.60 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Orange, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Seedlings

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

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Balanced liquid fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry

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

Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, 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

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis

Common Name

Thyme

Crossandra, firecracker flower

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Crossandra

In German

Thymian

Crossandra

In French

Thym

Crossandra

In Spanish

Tomillo

Crossandra

In Greek

θυμάρι

Crossandra

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Crossandra

In Polish

Tymianek

Crossandra

In Latin

Thymum

Crossandra

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Family

Labiatae

Acanthaceae

Genus

Thymus

Crossandra

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35052

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Crossandra

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Crossandra

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

Thyme and Crossandra Physical Information

Thyme and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Crossandra are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Thyme and Crossandra

Care of Thyme and Crossandra 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 Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.