Thyme

Elephant Bush

About Thyme and Elephant Bush

Thyme

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Succulent

Origin

Asia, Europe

Southern Africa

Types

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

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

30030

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Red

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Succulent

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

Fast

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

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

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

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

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

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

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

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

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.

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

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

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, 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

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Thyme

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Elephant Bush

In German

Thymian

Elephant Bush

In French

Thym

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Tomillo

elefante Bush

In Greek

θυμάρι

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Tomilho

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Tymianek

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Thymum

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Labiatae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Thymus

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

3501

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Elephant Bush

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

Thyme and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Thyme and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Elephant Bush are as follows:

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

Care of Thyme and Elephant Bush

Care of Thyme and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.