Thymus vulgaris
How to care for Thymus vulgaris
Light: Full Sun
Place in a bright room that is sun drenched almost all day. Or directly in a south-facing window.
Watering need: Medium demand
This plant is somewhat drought-tolerant, so no need to stress too much about it drying up. Make sure to feel the soil before watering: the top layer (about 2 inches) should be dry before giving this plant more water.
Fertilizing need: Medium demand
Plants can't only survive on water, they need nutrients too. To keep your plant nice and thriving, it’s important that you add fertilizer every now and then. You can find more info below how to best fertilize this plants.
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Is your Thyme starting to look sad? Cut it down, make sure that it gets enough light and check that there's nothing going on in the soil. Read more
The Best Way to Water Your Thyme
Thyme likes to dry out a bit between waterings, and can be susceptible to root rot if given too much water.
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How to fertilize your plant
Most plants require fertilizing every now and then to ensure that they get the right nutrients in order to stay happy and healthy.
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How to repot your plant
Most plants require repotting every now and then in order to stay happy and healthy. However, repotting can be stressful to plants, so it's important to do it carefully and not too often.
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