Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
South America, Brazil
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
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Habitat
Rocky areas
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
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
Average
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
In late autumn, 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, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, 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
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Thyme
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Pitanga
In German
Thymian
Pitanga
In Spanish
Tomillo
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Pitanga
In Polish
Tymianek
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Myrtaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thyme and Pitanga
Season and care of Thyme and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Pitanga season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Pitanga Physical Information
Thyme and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Pitanga are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Thyme and Pitanga
Care of Thyme and Pitanga 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 Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.