Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Palm or Cycad
  
Origin
Asia, Europe
  
South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
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
  
gardens, Grassland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
10-7
  
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Blue Green, Gray
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Tiny
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
  
Keep ground moist, Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
  
Clay, 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
  
Diamond scale, Phytophthora, pink rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits, Tree trunks
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
  
BUTIA capitata
  
Common Name
Thyme
  
Pindo Palm, South American Jelly Palm
  
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
  
Pindo Palm
  
In German
Thymian
  
Pindo Palm
  
In French
Thym
  
Pindo Palm
  
In Spanish
Tomillo
  
Pindo Palm
  
In Greek
θυμάρι
  
Pindo Palm
  
In Portuguese
Tomilho
  
Pindo Palm
  
In Polish
Tymianek
  
Pindo Palm
  
In Latin
Thymum
  
Pindo Palm
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Monocotyledonae
  
Order
Not Available
  
Arecales
  
Family
Labiatae
  
Arecaceae
  
Genus
Thymus
  
Butea
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Thyme and Pindo Palm
Season and care of Thyme and Pindo Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Pindo Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Pindo Palm season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Pindo Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Pindo Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Pindo Palm Physical Information
Thyme and Pindo Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Pindo Palm height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Pindo Palm are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Pindo Palm flower color: Yellow
- Pindo Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Thyme and Pindo Palm
Care of Thyme and Pindo Palm 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 Pindo Palm 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 Pindo Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.