Plant Care Thymus Albus

Thymus Albus

About Thymus Albus

Thymus Albus is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Thymus Albus likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Thymus linearis var. album
Thymus
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Thymus Albus

💦 Water

How often to water your Thymus Albus

Water needs for Thymus Albus
0.5 cups
every 9

Thymus Albus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Thymus Albus

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Thymus Albus in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Thymus Albus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Thymus Albus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Thymus Albus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Thymus Albus in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Thymus Albus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Thymus Albus: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Thymus Albus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Thymus Albus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Thymus Albus Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Thymus Albus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Thymus Albus Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Thymus Albus is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Thymus Albus doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

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🪴 Soil

Thymus Albus does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Thymus Albus →

When and How to Successfully Repot Thymus Albus →


💩 Fertilizer

Thymus Albus grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Thymus Albus →


🌎 Native Region

Thymus Albus is native to temperate Europe, North Africa, and Asia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Thymus Albus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Thymus Albus Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Thymus Albus, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Thymus Albus

Thymus Albus

Thymus Albus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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