Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
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Habitat
Rocky areas
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
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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
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
DOMBEYA wallichii
Common Name
Thyme
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Pink Ball Tree
In German
Thymian
Pink Ball Tree
In French
Thym
Pink Ball Tree
In Spanish
Tomillo
Pink Ball Tree
In Greek
θυμάρι
Pink Ball Tree
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Pink Ball Tree
In Polish
Tymianek
Dombeja Wallicha
In Latin
Thymum
Pink Ball Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thyme and Pink Ball Tree
Season and care of Thyme and Pink Ball Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Pink Ball Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Pink Ball Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Pink Ball Tree Physical Information
Thyme and Pink Ball Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Pink Ball Tree are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Thyme and Pink Ball Tree
Care of Thyme and Pink Ball Tree 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 Pink Ball Tree 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 Pink Ball Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.