Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
Asia, Europe
Western Africa
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
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
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Algae growing in water and on container, Brown stalks, Leaves with brown tip, Stalks yellow from bottom up, White sticky substance on stalks, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Thyme
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Thymian
Lucky Bamboo
In French
Thym
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
Tomillo
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
θυμάρι
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Tomilho
bambu da sorte
In Polish
Tymianek
lucky bamboo
In Latin
Thymum
felix bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Agavaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Thyme and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Thyme and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Lucky Bamboo season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Thyme and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Thyme and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color:
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Thyme and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Thyme and Lucky Bamboo 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 Lucky Bamboo 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 Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.