Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Tree
  
Origin
Asia, Europe
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
  
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
  
Habitat
Rocky areas
  
Hillside, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-10
  
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
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Unknown
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Tiny
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
  
Water daily during growing season
  
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
  
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Woodpeckers
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Eye irritation, Red eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
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
  
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Root bark
  
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 in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
  
TECTONA grandis
  
Common Name
Thyme
  
East Indian Oak, Teak
  
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
  
सागौन
  
In German
Thymian
  
Teak
  
In French
Thym
  
Teak
  
In Spanish
Tomillo
  
Teak
  
In Greek
θυμάρι
  
Teak
  
In Portuguese
Tomilho
  
Teak
  
In Polish
Tymianek
  
Teak
  
In Latin
Thymum
  
Teak
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Not Available
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Labiatae
  
Verbenaceae
  
Genus
Thymus
  
Tectona
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Thyme and Teak
Season and care of Thyme and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Teak season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Teak Physical Information
Thyme and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Teak are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Thyme and Teak
Care of Thyme and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.