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Thyme 'Magic Carpet'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'

Genus

Thymus

Family

Lamiaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Thyme 'Magic Carpet'

💦 Water

How often to water your Thyme 'Magic Carpet'

Thyme 'Magic Carpet' 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Thyme 'Magic Carpet' in your home

Thyme 'Magic Carpet' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Thyme 'Magic Carpet' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Thyme 'Magic Carpet'

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

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Thyme 'Magic Carpet' 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Thyme 'Magic Carpet' 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Thyme 'Magic Carpet' 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

Thyme 'Magic Carpet' 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

Thyme 'Magic Carpet' 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Thyme 'Magic Carpet' 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 Thyme 'Magic Carpet' →

🌎 Native Region

Thyme 'Magic Carpet' is native to temperate Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Thyme 'Magic Carpet' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 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 Thyme 'Magic Carpet', 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.