Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Central America, South America
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
S. undulata , Laelias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Never 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Myrmecophila
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
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
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
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
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
Common Name
Thyme
Orchid, Schomburgkia
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
schomburgkia
In German
Thymian
schomburgkia
In French
Thym
schomburgkia
In Spanish
Tomillo
schomburgkia
In Greek
θυμάρι
schomburgkia
In Portuguese
Tomilho
schomburgkia
In Polish
Tymianek
schomburgkia
In Latin
Thymum
schomburgkia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asparagales
Family
Labiatae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Thymus
Schomburgkia
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Schomburgkia
Season and care of Thyme and Schomburgkia is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Schomburgkia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Schomburgkia season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Schomburgkia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Schomburgkia is Not Available.
Thyme and Schomburgkia Physical Information
Thyme and Schomburgkia physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Schomburgkia are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
- Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Thyme and Schomburgkia
Care of Thyme and Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.