Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe
Africa
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
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Habitat
Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds, Fields, Waste areas
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
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, Seedlings
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, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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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
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
CUCUMIS melo 'Lambkin'
Common Name
Thyme
Christmas Melon, Piel de Sapo
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Piel de sapo
In German
Thymian
Piel de sapo
In French
Thym
Piel de sapo
In Spanish
Tomillo
Piel de sapo
In Greek
θυμάρι
Piel de sapo
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Piel de sapo
In Polish
Tymianek
Piel de sapo
In Latin
Thymum
Piel de sapo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Piel de Sapo
Season and care of Thyme and Piel de Sapo is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Piel de Sapo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Piel de Sapo season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Piel de Sapo is Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Piel de Sapo is Neutral.
Thyme and Piel de Sapo Physical Information
Thyme and Piel de Sapo physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Piel de Sapo height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Piel de Sapo are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Piel de Sapo flower color: Yellow
- Piel de Sapo leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Thyme and Piel de Sapo
Care of Thyme and Piel de Sapo 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 Piel de Sapo 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 Piel de Sapo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.