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About Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry


About Tahitian Gooseberry and Thyme


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Herbs   
Fruit, Tree   

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
300   
21
Not Available   

Habitat
Rocky areas   
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9   
Not Available   

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   
Bushy, Evergreen   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm   
99+
800.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
400.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White   
Light Green, Lime Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Unknown   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Yellow, Green, Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Tiny   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally   
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun   
Full 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 or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
High Potash Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites   
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
Yes   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Caterpillar   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, soil stabilisation   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling   
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Fruits   

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   
Making Shampoo, 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   
Cottage garden   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris   
Phyllanthus acidus   

Common Name
Thyme   
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella   

In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल   
ताहितियन आमला   

In German
Thymian   
Tahitian Stachelbeere   

In French
Thym   
Tahitian Gooseberry   

In Spanish
Tomillo   
Tahitian grosella espinosa   

In Greek
θυμάρι   
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο   

In Portuguese
Tomilho   
Tahitian Gooseberry   

In Polish
Tymianek   
Tahitian agrest   

In Latin
Thymum   
Tahitian Gooseberry   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Not Available   
Malpighiales   

Family
Labiatae   
Phyllanthaceae   

Genus
Thymus   
Phyllanthus   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Phyllantheae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
350   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Tahitian Gooseberry doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Tahitian Gooseberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry

Season and care of Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Tahitian Gooseberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry Physical Information

Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry are as follows:

Care of Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry

Care of Thyme and Tahitian Gooseberry 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 Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tahitian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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