Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia, Europe
Brazil
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
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Habitat
Rocky areas
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
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
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
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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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
Common Name
Thyme
False Christmas Cactus
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
False Christmas Cactus
In German
Thymian
False Christmas Cactus
In French
Thym
Cactus de Noël
In Spanish
Tomillo
cactus de navidad
In Greek
θυμάρι
False Christmas Cactus
In Portuguese
Tomilho
flor de maio
In Polish
Tymianek
Szlumbergera ucięta
In Latin
Thymum
False Christmas Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Cactaceae
Genus
Thymus
Schlumbergera
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and False Christmas Cactus
Season and care of Thyme and False Christmas Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and False Christmas Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and False Christmas Cactus season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and False Christmas Cactus Physical Information
Thyme and False Christmas Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and False Christmas Cactus are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
- False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and False Christmas Cactus
Care of Thyme and False Christmas Cactus 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 False Christmas Cactus 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 False Christmas Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.