Thyme and Oleander Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Water less during winter, 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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Watering Thyme and Oleander
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Thyme and Oleander Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Thyme and Oleander care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Thyme and Oleander is as follows:
Watering Thyme in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Thyme in Winter: Average Water
Watering Oleander in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Oleander in Winter: Average Water
Thyme and Oleander Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Thyme and Oleander diseases is very important factor of Thyme and Oleander Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Thyme: Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot and Spider mites
- Oleander: Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale and Scale insects
Thyme and Oleander Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Thyme and Oleander care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Thyme and Oleander pruning is done as follows:
Thyme pruning: Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning
Oleander pruning: Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Thyme and Oleander fertilizers are as follows:
- Thyme fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Oleander fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring and Potassium