Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Asia, Europe
Central America, West Indies
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
Open areas, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Red, Reddish Plum, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
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
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
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 in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Thyme
Red banana, Red Dacca bananas
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
लाल केला
In German
Thymian
Red Banana
In French
Thym
Red Banana
In Spanish
Tomillo
Red Banana
In Greek
θυμάρι
κόκκινο Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Banana vermelha
In Polish
Tymianek
Red Banana
In Latin
Thymum
ARIERA Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Zingiberales
Family
Labiatae
Strelitziaceae
Clade
Not Available
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Red Banana
Season and care of Thyme and Red Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Red Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Red Banana season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Red Banana is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Banana is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Thyme and Red Banana Physical Information
Thyme and Red Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Banana height is 240.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Red Banana are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Red Banana flower color: Red, Reddish Plum and Rose
- Red Banana leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Thyme and Red Banana
Care of Thyme and Red 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 Red Banana pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.