Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Madagascar
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
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Habitat
Rocky areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
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
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
Reduce watering in winter
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
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.
Ground Cover
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
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
HYPOESTES phyllostachya
Common Name
Thyme
Polka Dot Plant, Polkadot Plant
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Polka dot plant
In German
Thymian
Tupfen-Anlage
In French
Thym
Polka dot usine de
In Spanish
Tomillo
Planta de lunares
In Greek
θυμάρι
Φυτό πουά
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Planta bolinhas
In Polish
Tymianek
Grochy roślin
In Latin
Thymum
Facies dot herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Acanthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thyme and Polka Dot Plant
Season and care of Thyme and Polka Dot Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Polka Dot Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Polka Dot Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Polka Dot Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Polka Dot Plant is Neutral.
Thyme and Polka Dot Plant Physical Information
Thyme and Polka Dot Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Polka Dot Plant height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Polka Dot Plant are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Polka Dot Plant flower color: Lavender
- Polka Dot Plant leaf color: White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink and Rose
Care of Thyme and Polka Dot Plant
Care of Thyme and Polka Dot Plant 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 Polka Dot Plant 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 Polka Dot Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.