Thyme

Hybrid Cryptanthus

About Thyme and Hybrid Cryptanthus

Thyme

Hybrid Cryptanthus

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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

Cryptanthus Bromeliads

Number of Varieties

30025

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild

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 cm15.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings

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

Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part 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

Pests and Diseases

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

Pests and diseases free, 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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

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 as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover

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

CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'

Common Name

Thyme

Hybrid Cryptanthus

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

Hybrid Cryptanthus

In German

Thymian

Hybrid Cryptanthus

In French

Thym

Hybrid Cryptanthus

In Spanish

Tomillo

Hybrid Cryptanthus

In Greek

θυμάρι

Hybrid Cryptanthus

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Hybrid Cryptanthus

In Polish

Tymianek

Skrytokwiat

In Latin

Thymum

Hybrid Cryptanthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Family

Labiatae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Thymus

Cryptanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3501200

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Hybrid Cryptanthus

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

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Season and Care of Thyme and Hybrid Cryptanthus

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

Thyme and Hybrid Cryptanthus Physical Information

Thyme and Hybrid Cryptanthus physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Hybrid Cryptanthus height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Hybrid Cryptanthus are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color:
Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color:

Care of Thyme and Hybrid Cryptanthus

Care of Thyme and Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.