Plant Care Breckland Thyme

Breckland Thyme

About Breckland Thyme

Breckland Thyme is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

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

Breckland Thyme belongs to the Thymus genus, and is native to Northern Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa.

Taxonomy

Thymus serpyllum
Thymus
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Breckland wild thyme, Wild thyme, Creeping thyme, Elfin thyme and Pink Chintz Thyme

How to care for Breckland Thyme

💦 Water

How often to water your Breckland Thyme

Water needs for Breckland Thyme
0.5 cups
every 9

Breckland Thyme 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 Breckland Thyme

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Breckland Thyme in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Breckland Thyme: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Breckland Thyme love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Breckland Thyme does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Breckland Thyme

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Breckland Thyme: 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 Breckland Thyme after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Breckland Thyme 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.

Breckland Thyme Water Frequency →

Breckland Thyme Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Breckland Thyme 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 🏡.

Breckland Thyme Light Requirements →

Breckland Thyme Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Breckland Thyme 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

Breckland Thyme 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.

Breckland Thyme Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Breckland Thyme 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 Pots for Breckland Thyme →

When and How to Successfully Repot Breckland Thyme →

What Are Healthy Breckland Thyme Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Breckland Thyme 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!


🌎 Native Region

Breckland Thyme is native to temperate Europe, North Africa, and Asia.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Breckland Thyme grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Breckland Thyme Lifecycle →

Breckland Thyme Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Breckland Thyme can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

🍂 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 Breckland Thyme, 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 Breckland Thyme

Breckland Thyme

Breckland Thyme


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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