Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
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
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Thyme
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Shell Ginger
In German
Thymian
Shell Ginger
In French
Thym
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Tomillo
Shell jengibre
In Greek
θυμάρι
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Tymianek
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Thymum
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Not Available
Zingiberales
Family
Labiatae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Alpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Thyme and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Thyme and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Shell Ginger season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Thyme and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Shell Ginger
Care of Thyme and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.