Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
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
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Thyme
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
संतरा
In German
Thymian
Mandarine
In Spanish
Tomillo
mandarina
In Greek
θυμάρι
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Tomilho
tangerina
In Polish
Tymianek
mandarynka
In Latin
Thymum
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thyme and Tangerine
Season and care of Thyme and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Tangerine season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Tangerine Physical Information
Thyme and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Tangerine are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Tangerine
Care of Thyme and Tangerine 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 Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.