Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
China, Japan
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Phyllostachys aurea
Habitat
Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, 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
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged 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
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Hay fever, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Clears heat, Cold, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
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
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
PHYLLOSTACHYS aurea
Common Name
Thyme
Golden Bamboo, Running Bamboo
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Bānsa
In Portuguese
Tomilho
bambu
In Polish
Tymianek
Bambus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Season and Care of Thyme and Golden Bamboo
Season and care of Thyme and Golden Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Golden Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Golden Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Golden Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Golden Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Golden Bamboo Physical Information
Thyme and Golden Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Golden Bamboo height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Golden Bamboo are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Golden Bamboo flower color: White
- Golden Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Thyme and Golden Bamboo
Care of Thyme and Golden Bamboo 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 Golden Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.