Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Not Available
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
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
13-15
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
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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
Soothing and relieving pain
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Not Available
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Thyme
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Schlumbergera
In German
Thymian
Schlumbergera
In French
Thym
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Tomillo
Schlumbergera
In Greek
θυμάρι
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Tymianek
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Thymum
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Caryophyllales
Family
Labiatae
Cactaceae
Genus
Thymus
Schlumbergera
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Thyme and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Schlumbergera season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Thyme and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Thyme and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Thyme and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Thyme and Schlumbergera
Care of Thyme and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.