Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
China
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Rocky areas
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
5.00 cm
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
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 daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Thyme
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
कीवी फल
In German
Thymian
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Thym
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Tomillo
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
θυμάρι
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Quiuí
In Polish
Tymianek
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Thymum
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Thyme and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Kiwifruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Thyme and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Thyme and Kiwifruit
Care of Thyme and Kiwifruit 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 Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.