Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Europe
Mexico
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Epiphyllum hybrids
Habitat
Rocky areas
Tropical rainforest
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
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Weeping
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
6.78 cm
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
-
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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Thyme
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Thymian
Orchid cactus
In French
Thym
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Tomillo
cactus orquídea
In Greek
θυμάρι
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Tymianek
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Thymum
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Thyme and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Orchid Cactus season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Thyme and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Thyme and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Care of Thyme and Orchid Cactus
Care of Thyme and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.