Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
South America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
Rocky areas
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
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
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Offsets
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 excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
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
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Thyme
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Gymnocalycium
In German
Thymian
Gymnocalycium
In French
Thym
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
Tomillo
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
θυμάρι
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Tymianek
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Thymum
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Caryophyllales
Family
Labiatae
Cactaceae
Genus
Thymus
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Thyme and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Gymnocalycium season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Thyme and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Thyme and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Thyme and Gymnocalycium
Care of Thyme and Gymnocalycium 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 Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
