Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
South-Eastern Asia
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
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Thyme
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Thymian
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Thym
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Tomillo
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
θυμάρι
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Tymianek
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Thymum
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Scrophulariales
Family
Labiatae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Malabar nut
Season and care of Thyme and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Malabar nut season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Malabar nut Physical Information
Thyme and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Thyme and Malabar nut are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Malabar nut
Care of Thyme and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.