Breckland Thyme
About Breckland Thyme
Breckland Thyme is a relatively rare 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
How often to water your Breckland Thyme
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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Breckland Thyme in your home
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 🏡.
How to fertilize Breckland Thyme
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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should i trim the dry branches? I'm not sure if they're better off removed or if that will stress my plant out more... #LemonThyme
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I think I am watering my thyme too much .. it went from luscious green to dying . Any advice ? #CommonThyme
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Some of my plants leaves are browning, I just got him and it’s the first time I’ve grown one. Any suggestions as to what’s wrong? #Thyme
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Brows spots I water my plant regularly. It is places in direct sunlight and I think I have fulfilled all is needs. Does anyone know what’s wrong with my thyme? #Thyme
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Thimmy has some white spots and holes on some leaves. How can I help him? #LemonThyme
Care Summary for Breckland Thyme
Breckland Thyme
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.