Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
China, India, Nepal
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
13-15
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
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
Thyme
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
miniature orchid
In German
Thymian
miniature orchid
In Spanish
Tomillo
Pleione
In Portuguese
Tomilho
miniature orchid
In Polish
Tymianek
miniature orchid
In Latin
Thymum
miniature orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asparagales
Family
Labiatae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of Thyme and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Miniature Orchid season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available.
Thyme and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
Thyme and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Thyme and Miniature Orchid
Care of Thyme and Miniature Orchid 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 Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.