Thyme and Sweet William Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Watering Thyme and Sweet William
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 Sweet William Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Thyme and Sweet William 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 Sweet William is as follows:
Watering Thyme in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Thyme in Winter: Average Water
Watering Sweet William in Summer: Moderate
Watering Sweet William in Winter: Average Water
Thyme and Sweet William 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 Sweet William diseases is very important factor of Thyme and Sweet William Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Thyme: Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot and Spider mites
- Sweet William: Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust and Slugs
Thyme and Sweet William Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Thyme and Sweet William care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Thyme and Sweet William 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
Sweet William pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Thyme and Sweet William fertilizers are as follows:
- Thyme fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
- Sweet William fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring and fertilize in summer