Thyme.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial herb

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

12 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 5 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant this herb in well draining soil to prevent root rot. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is staying too wet. Prune back the woody stems after flowering to keep the plant bushy and productive.

Riego

Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Abonado

Apply a light, balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly during the growing season.

Poda

Trim back the top third of the plant after it blooms to encourage fresh growth.

Trasplante

Move to a slightly larger container only when the roots become crowded.

Suelo

Sandy or rocky, well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatura

-15 a 35°C

Humedad

20 a 50%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is non-toxic to humans.

Niños

There are no specific safety concerns for children handling this plant.

Alérgenos por contacto

Sensitive individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the essential oils.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen is generally not a significant trigger for respiratory allergies.

Comestibilidad

Thyme is generally safe for culinary use, but concentrated essential oils should not be ingested.

Cómo identificarla

• Small, oval, gray green leaves
• Tiny tubular flowers in clusters
• Woody, branching stems
• Strong, pleasant aromatic scent

Altura

0,15 a 0,3m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,4m

Hojas

gray-green, evergreen

Flores

pale pink, lavender, white, 0,5 a 1cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — This occurs when the soil stays too wet for too long.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, early autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent winter rot. In very cold areas, a light mulch can protect the roots.

En maceta

Thyme grows very well in pots as long as the container has excellent drainage.

Plant thyme near vegetables to help deter certain pests with its strong scent.

Buenas compañeras

• Rosemary — They share similar requirements for sun and dry soil.
• Lavanda — Both plants thrive in Mediterranean conditions and attract pollinators.

Especies parecidas

• Thymus serpyllum — It is a low-growing alternative often used as a ground cover.

Ciencia

Familia

Lamiaceae

Género

Thymus

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Mediterranean region

Conservación

Thyme is widely cultivated and not of conservation concern.

It grows in dry, rocky, and well-drained soils where it competes well in nutrient-poor environments.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary herb, ground cover, rock garden plant, pollinator garden

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does thyme need full sun?

Yes, it thrives in full sun for at least six hours a day.

How often should I water it?

Water only when the soil has dried out completely.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Thymus comes from the Greek word for courage, while vulgaris simply means common.

Bueno saberlo

• Ancient Greeks used thyme in their baths for courage.
• Thyme is a member of the mint family.
• It is a key ingredient in the French herb blend bouquet garni.

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