Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia, Europe
Central America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
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
8,9,12,24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy, Well drained
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
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
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
ECHEVERIA
Common Name
Thyme
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Echeveria
In German
Thymian
Echeveria
In Spanish
Tomillo
Echeveria
In Greek
θυμάρι
Echeveria
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Echeveria
In Polish
Tymianek
Echeveria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Saxifragales
Family
Labiatae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Echeveria
Season and care of Thyme and Echeveria is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Echeveria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Echeveria season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic.
Thyme and Echeveria Physical Information
Thyme and Echeveria physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Echeveria are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
- Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Thyme and Echeveria
Care of Thyme and Echeveria 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 Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.