Thyme

Gasteria

About Thyme and Gasteria

Thyme

Gasteria

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Asia, Europe

Southern Africa

Types

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

Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii

Number of Varieties

30016

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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

13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm12.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Tongue shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Leaf Cutting, 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

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

Less Watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

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

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 dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

Pests and Diseases

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

Fusarium root rot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat And Humidity

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

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

Ants, Flies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Irritation to intestines, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed

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

Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Sap

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

Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

GASTERIA

Common Name

Thyme

Gasteria

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Gasteria

In German

Thymian

Gasteria

In French

Thym

Gasteria

In Spanish

Tomillo

Gasteria

In Greek

θυμάρι

Gasteria

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Gasteria

In Polish

Tymianek

Gasteria

In Latin

Thymum

Gasteria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Monocots

Order

Asparagales

Family

Labiatae

Aloaceae

Genus

Thymus

Gasteria

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Number of Species

35016

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Gasteria

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Gasteria

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

Thyme and Gasteria Physical Information

Thyme and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Gasteria are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Thyme and Gasteria

Care of Thyme and Gasteria 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 Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.