Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia, Europe
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
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
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Thyme
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
hylocereus
In German
Thymian
hylocereus
In French
Thym
hylocereus
In Spanish
Tomillo
hylocereus
In Greek
θυμάρι
hylocereus
In Portuguese
Tomilho
hylocereus
In Polish
Tymianek
Hylocereus
In Latin
Thymum
Hylocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Caryophyllales
Family
Labiatae
Cactaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Hylocereus
Season and care of Thyme and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Hylocereus season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Hylocereus Physical Information
Thyme and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Thyme and Hylocereus are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Thyme and Hylocereus
Care of Thyme and Hylocereus 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 Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.