Thyme

Hoodia

About Thyme and Hoodia

Thyme

Hoodia

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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

Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii

Number of Varieties

30025

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-912-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

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

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Red, Pink, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Blue Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

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

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

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

Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Once a week

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

No pruning needed in the early stages

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas

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

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Flies, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Dry Mouth

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for insects

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

Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Stem

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, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Hoodia gordonii

Common Name

Thyme

ǁhoba, Ghaap

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Hoodia

In German

Thymian

Hoodia

In French

Thym

Hoodia

In Spanish

Tomillo

Hoodia

In Greek

θυμάρι

Hoodia

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Hoodia

In Polish

Tymianek

Hoodia

In Latin

Thymum

Hoodia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Family

Labiatae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Thymus

Hoodia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Stapeliae

Subfamily

Asclepiadoideae

Number of Species

35025

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Hoodia

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Hoodia

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

Thyme and Hoodia Physical Information

Thyme and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Hoodia are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Thyme and Hoodia

Care of Thyme and Hoodia 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 Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.