Thyme

Guzmania

About Thyme and Guzmania

Thyme

Guzmania

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tender Perennial

Origin

Asia, Europe

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

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

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Number of Varieties

300120

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Hills, Moist Soils

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

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm50.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Loamy

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Late Autumn

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Flying insects, Moths

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

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

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

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, Making Shampoo

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

GUZMANIA

Common Name

Thyme

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Guzmania lingulata

In German

Thymian

Guzmania lingulata

In French

Thym

Guzmania lingulata

In Spanish

Tomillo

Guzmania lingulata

In Greek

θυμάρι

Guzmania lingulata

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Guzmania lingulata

In Polish

Tymianek

Guzmania lingulata

In Latin

Thymum

Guzmania lingulata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Family

Labiatae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Thymus

Guzmania

Clade

Commelinids

Tribe

Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Number of Species

3506

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Guzmania

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Guzmania

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

Thyme and Guzmania Physical Information

Thyme and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Guzmania are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green

Care of Thyme and Guzmania

Care of Thyme and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.