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Garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Care Guide

Care guide for Garden thyme: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Garden thyme

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✅ Garden thyme is generally pet-safe — details.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.5-8.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.2 m (0.5 ft).
Origin

Native to: Baleares, France, Italy, Spain.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.