Thyme

Dracaena Marginata

About Thyme and Dracaena Marginata

Thyme

Dracaena Marginata

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Herbs

Tender Perennial

Origin

Asia, Europe

Madagascar

Types

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

Broadleaf evergreen

Number of Varieties

30040

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-12

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

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

H2, 21, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Red, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Red, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

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

Summer

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 occasionally

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

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

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Showy Purposes

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

Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

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

Air freshner, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

DRACAENA marginata

Common Name

Thyme

Madagascar Dragon Tree

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Dracaena marginata

In German

Thymian

Dracaena marginata

In French

Thym

Dracaena marginata

In Spanish

Tomillo

Dracaena marginata

In Greek

θυμάρι

Dracaena marginata

In Portuguese

Tomilho

marginata do Dracaena

In Polish

Tymianek

Dracena marginata

In Latin

Thymum

Dracaena marginata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Liliales

Family

Labiatae

Agavaceae

Genus

Thymus

Dracaena

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3501

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Dracaena Marginata

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Dracaena Marginata

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

Thyme and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information

Thyme and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green

Care of Thyme and Dracaena Marginata

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