Thyme

Dracaena

About Thyme and Dracaena

Thyme

Dracaena

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Herbs

Tender Perennial

Origin

Asia, Europe

Africa

Types

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

Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari

Number of Varieties

30040

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Tropical regions, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-15

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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 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm90.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Purple, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Long Elliptic

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

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Insects, Spider Mites

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

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

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

DRACAENA fragrans

Common Name

Thyme

Corn Plant, Dracaena

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Dracaena

In German

Thymian

Dracaena

In French

Thym

Dracaena

In Spanish

Tomillo

Árbol de serpiente

In Greek

θυμάρι

Δράκαινα

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Dracaena

In Polish

Tymianek

Dracena

In Latin

Thymum

Dracaena

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Liliales

Family

Labiatae

Agavaceae

Genus

Thymus

Dracaena

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nolinoideae

Number of Species

350110

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Dracaena

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Dracaena

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

Thyme and Dracaena Physical Information

Thyme and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Dracaena are as follows:

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

Care of Thyme and Dracaena

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