Life Span
Perennial
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
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
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
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray 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
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Do not water frequently
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 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
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
Used to poison animals during hunting
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
EUPHORBIA virosa
Common Name
Thyme
Gifboom
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Gifboom
In German
Thymian
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
In French
Thym
Euphorbia virosa
In Spanish
Tomillo
Euphorbia virosa
In Greek
θυμάρι
Euphorbia virosa
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Euphorbia virosa
In Polish
Tymianek
Euphorbia virosa
In Latin
Thymum
Euphorbia virosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Malpighiales
Family
Labiatae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Gifboom
Season and care of Thyme and Gifboom is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Gifboom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Gifboom season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Gifboom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Gifboom Physical Information
Thyme and Gifboom physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Gifboom are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
- Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Thyme and Gifboom
Care of Thyme and Gifboom 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 Gifboom 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 Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.