#CREEPING THYME IN WINTER FULL#
Thyme is a perennial herb that has adapted to the arid conditions of the Mediterranean climate, with full sun, relatively low humidity and infrequent rainfall. There are three main reasons for thyme turning brown due to excess moisture around the roots: If thyme plants are planted or are cared for in conditions that are contrary to their preferred somewhat dry soil conditions then the thyme can turn brown as a sign of stress due to various fungal pathogens such as root rot which are more prevalent in damp, cold soils. Thyme is a drought resistant herb that is suited to dry conditions with full sun and can suffer as a result of over watering and cold wet soils which is why thyme often turns brown during Winter. Thyme plants originate in the Mediterranean region of Europe where they enjoy full sun, sandy well draining soils with infrequent rainfall.
#CREEPING THYME IN WINTER HOW TO#
Keep reading to learn what is causing your thyme plants turn brown and how to resolve the problem… Thyme Turning Brown due to Moist Soil Thyme can also turn brown as a result of humidity, particularly if they are planted too close together. Therefore the cause of thyme turning brown (often with a drooping or wilting appearance) is far more likely to be because of moisture stress due to over watering, slow draining soils or pots without drainage holes in the base.
It is possible that thyme plants can turn brown due to a lack of water but this is unusual as thyme is drought resistant, prefers dry conditions and tends to wilt rather then turn brown due to dehydration. Thyme can also turn brown due to age as thyme (like a lot of Mediterranean herbs) is not particularly long lived plant and may naturally turn brown and die after 4 years even with good care. Over watering and slow draining soils promote the conditions for fungal pathogens that cause thyme plants to turn brown. Thyme is a Mediterranean herb that prefers somewhat dry conditions. The reason thyme plants turn brown is because of fungal disease caused by excess moisture around the roots.
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