cat thyme

How to Grow and Care for cat thyme

cat thyme · Teucrium marum

Grow in a sheltered position with full sun in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD

Planting and Growing cat thyme

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
Care Tips

Grow in a sheltered position with full sun in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil

How to Water cat thyme?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for cat thyme?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for cat thyme?

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What Soil Is Best for cat thyme?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for cat thyme?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize cat thyme?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune cat thyme?

Trim back lightly after flowering

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How to Propagate cat thyme?

Propagate by seed, by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer

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How to Transplant cat thyme?

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How to Care for cat thyme in Winter?

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How to Plant cat thyme?

Grow in a sheltered position with full sun in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil

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How to Repot cat thyme?

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How to Harvest cat thyme?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of cat thyme

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD

More General Info About cat thyme

Attributes of cat thyme

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginInformation to be completed

Scientific Classification

Species
Teucrium marum
Genus
Teucrium
Family
Lamiaceae
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