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About Thyme and Eucalyptus


About Eucalyptus and Thyme


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Herbs   
Shrubs, Trees   

Origin
Asia, Europe   
Australia   

Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme   
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona   

Number of Varieties
300   
21
700   
13

Habitat
Rocky areas   
River side   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9   
9-10   

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   
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm   
99+
2.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
32.81 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White   
Pink, Red, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Unknown   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Yellow Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Tiny   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Slightly Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter   
Early Summer, Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally   
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Slightly Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning   
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites   
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
Yes   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation   
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
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   
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach   

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   
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris   
Eucalyptus   

Common Name
Thyme   
Eucalyptus   

In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल   
नीलगिरी   

In German
Thymian   
Eukalyptus   

In French
Thym   
Eucalyptus   

In Spanish
Tomillo   
Eucalipto   

In Greek
θυμάρι   
ευκάλυπτος   

In Portuguese
Tomilho   
Eucalipto   

In Polish
Tymianek   
Eukaliptus   

In Latin
Thymum   
Eucalyptus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Not Available   
Myrtales   

Family
Labiatae   
Myrtaceae   

Genus
Thymus   
Eucalyptus   

Clade
Not Available   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Eucalypteae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Myrtoideae   

Number of Species
350   
99+
700   
27

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Properties of Thyme and Eucalyptus

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Eucalyptus

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

Thyme and Eucalyptus Physical Information

Thyme and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Eucalyptus are as follows:

Care of Thyme and Eucalyptus

Care of Thyme and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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