Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia, Europe
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Rocky areas
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
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
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
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Thyme
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
echinocactus
In German
Thymian
echinocactus
In French
Thym
echinocactus
In Spanish
Tomillo
echinocactus
In Greek
θυμάρι
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Echinocactus
In Polish
Tymianek
Echinocactus
In Latin
Thymum
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Cactaceae
Genus
Thymus
Echinocactus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Echinocactus
Season and care of Thyme and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Echinocactus season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Echinocactus Physical Information
Thyme and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Echinocactus are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Thyme and Echinocactus
Care of Thyme and Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.