Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Rocky areas
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
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, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, 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
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap
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
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Thyme
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Thymian
Tiger Tree
In French
Thym
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Tomillo
Tiger Tree
In Greek
θυμάρι
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Tymianek
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Thymum
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Labiatae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Thyme and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Thyme and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Tiger Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thyme and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Thyme and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Thyme and Tiger Tree
Care of Thyme and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.