How to grow potted thyme? Three core care methods and points to note
Thyme -- the flower given to warriors going off to battle, it is a symbol of courage, and it also carries the meaning of good fortune and wishes coming true. Placed in a room for work or study, it also has quite good benefits, among which refreshing the mind, relieving fatigue and enhancing memory, these two major benefits are quite good. This article gives everyone a brief introduction to the care methods for potted thyme and the points that need attention.
Thyme growing habits
To care for thyme well, the first thing you need to know is thyme's growing habits. If you do not understand thyme's growing habits, it is very difficult to grow thyme well. Thyme growing habits: thyme likes a warm, moist, well-ventilated, cool, sunny growing environment. It is cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant, afraid of waterlogging, afraid of high temperatures, and afraid of harsh sun exposure. Thyme does not have very high requirements for soil, and is suitable for growing in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil.
Thyme flowering period: June to July.
Thyme is a symbol of courage, and its flower language is "courage".
Three key points for thyme care
Key point 1, soil
Thyme does not have very high requirements for soil, and is suitable for growing in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil. The nutrient soil sold in flower markets is generally suitable for growing thyme. You can also make your own potting soil for thyme. Thyme soil formula: mix garden soil 5, rice husk ash 2, coal cinders 2, sand 1 by ratio.
Key point 2, watering
Thyme likes a warm, moist, well-ventilated, cool, sunny growing environment. Watering thyme is also fairly simple, and also follows the watering principle of "water when dry, stop when wet", keeping the soil in the pot moist as much as possible during the growing season. Note that the hot midsummer (June-July) is a period of stalled growth, and the soil should be kept on the drier side, and the same goes for winter.
Key point 3, fertilizing
Thyme has no special requirements for fertilizer. General organic fertilizer, as well as the three fertilizers nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, are all fine. Generally, during the peak growing season, apply a thin fertilizer once every half month.
Points to note when growing thyme
1. Thyme is suitable for a growing temperature of 20-25 degrees. If you want thyme to grow fast, pay attention to controlling the temperature.
2. Thyme likes light. Place thyme in a sunny spot for care, and it will grow better.
3. Change the potting soil for thyme once every two to three years.
4. When watering thyme, pay attention to the two seasons mentioned above, and keep the soil on the drier side.
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