Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
India
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Scarlet banana, Fe'i bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Apply 8-10-8 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Heals minor burns
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Root
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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
MUSA velutina
Common Name
Thyme
Banana, Hairy Banana, Pink Banana
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
गुलाबी केले
In German
Thymian
rosa Banana
In French
Thym
rose Banana
In Spanish
Tomillo
Pink plátano
In Greek
θυμάρι
ροζ Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Banana -de-rosa
In Polish
Tymianek
różowy Banana
In Latin
Thymum
Pink Banana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Zingiberales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Pink Banana
Season and care of Thyme and Pink Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Pink Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Pink Banana season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Pink Banana is Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Pink Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Pink Banana Physical Information
Thyme and Pink Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Pink Banana height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Pink Banana are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Pink Banana flower color: White, Yellow and Violet
- Pink Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Thyme and Pink Banana
Care of Thyme and Pink Banana 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 Banana 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 Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.