Thyme

Yuca

About Thyme and Yuca

Thyme

Yuca

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tender Perennial

Origin

Asia, Europe

South America, Brazil

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Yucca

Number of Varieties

3008

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Humid climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-98-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm210.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

White, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize every three months

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bulbs, Root

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

Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

MANIHOT esculenta

Common Name

Thyme

Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

शकरकंद

In German

Thymian

Palmlilie

In French

Thym

Yucca

In Spanish

Tomillo

Yucca

In Greek

θυμάρι

Yucca

In Portuguese

Tomilho

iúca

In Polish

Tymianek

yucca

In Latin

Thymum

Yucca

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Liliales

Family

Labiatae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Thymus

Yucca

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35040

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and Yuca

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Yuca? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Yuca. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Yuca doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Yuca 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 Yuca and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Yuca

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

Thyme and Yuca Physical Information

Thyme and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Yuca are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
Yuca leaf color: Green

Care of Thyme and Yuca

Care of Thyme and Yuca 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 Yuca pruning is done . In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.