Thymus vulgaris
Is Thyme toxic to cats and dogs?
ASPCA lists Thyme as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Source:ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants. This is general information, not veterinary advice. If a pet has eaten a plant and seems unwell, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
How to care for Thyme
- Water
- About every 7 days
- Feed
- About every 45 days
- Light
- full sun, with several hours of direct light a day
- Harvest
- About 90 days
- Sowing
- Sow about 8 weeks before your last spring frost.
As a starting point, water Thyme about every 7 days and feed it about every 45 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
Common questions
Is Thyme toxic to cats and dogs?
ASPCA lists Thyme as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
How often should I water Thyme?
As a starting point, water Thyme about every 7 days and feed it about every 45 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
How much light does Thyme need?
Thyme does best in full sun, with several hours of direct light a day.
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