Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia, Europe
Mexico
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
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Habitat
Rocky areas
Mountain forests, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, 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
Does not require regular watering, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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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
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
ECHEVERIA nodulosa
Common Name
Thyme
Painted Echeveria, Painted lady
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Painted Echeveria
In German
Thymian
Lackierte Echeveria
In French
Thym
Painted Echeveria
In Spanish
Tomillo
pintado señora
In Greek
θυμάρι
ζωγραφισμένο κυρία
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Pintado Echeveria
In Polish
Tymianek
malowane lady
In Latin
Thymum
Aeonium Painted
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Crassulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Painted Lady
Season and care of Thyme and Painted Lady is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Painted Lady Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Painted Lady season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Painted Lady is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Painted Lady is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Painted Lady Physical Information
Thyme and Painted Lady physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Painted Lady height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Painted Lady are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Painted Lady flower color: Yellow
- Painted Lady leaf color: Purple, Light Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Thyme and Painted Lady
Care of Thyme and Painted Lady 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 Painted Lady 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 Painted Lady needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.