Use well-drained soil so the medium won’t remain soggy after watering.ĭuring winter, water your thyme only once a month to just keep the soil moist throughout the cold season. Allow the soil to dry out completely in between waterings. To avoid root rot, make sure that your pot has good drainage. In fact, you can easily over-water and kill your thyme if you’re not careful. This herb requires low watering and can even tolerate drought conditions. Water is not much of a demand for a thyme plant. The thyme that’s not receiving enough light will grow tall, weak, and spindly. In very low light conditions, provide artificial sources of light at least 12 inches apart from your thyme plant. Do this especially when you notice the leaves to be turning pale green or yellow. It’s best to bring the thyme out from time to time to allow it to receive natural sunlight. This will keep the thyme foliage lush and green. In an indoor setting, it will do well in a sunny window that receives ample light.
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Thyme plants prefer a bright light condition like that of full sun.
It’s no surprise that there are a lot of people planting thyme in their own homes. That’s why you would see a lot of potted thymes being sold in a garden center. They also produce flowers in colors of white, pink, or lilac which are very attractive to bees.īeyond the culinary value, the thyme herb is also a good ornamental plant. Their small, almost hairy-like leaves are very aromatic making them very effective in enhancing the flavors of a dish.
Thyme plants can grow to around 6 to 12 inches tall.
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