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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2022 19:29:03 GMT -5
I'm not sure what to do with my thyme plant. The leaves on the stems and the vast majority of the plant are completely dry and crispy and fall off easy to the touch. However, there is new growth coming in at the bottom of the plant. Do I cut the dead stems off or just take off the dead dried leaves to let the new leaves grow?
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Post by desertwoman on Sept 15, 2022 19:37:35 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum @karahuels, What growing zone are you in? general location? It would be good to list that info in your Signature line in your profile. Helps give us a better idea of what might be going on.
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Post by desertwoman on Sept 15, 2022 19:39:54 GMT -5
But off the top, I'd say yes, cut off the dry and dead stems and let the new growth come up.
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Post by breezygardener on Sept 16, 2022 12:43:28 GMT -5
While thyme is a Mediterranean plant that loves good-drainage & relatively dry conditions, if you don't water it &/or it doesn't get enough regular water from Mother Nature, it WILL crisp up & eventually die off. But if you're seeing fresh growth, just clip off the dead parts & treat the new growth better. Also, pay attention to the stems you clip to see if they're actually "dead", as sometimes thyme will shed its crispy leaves, but the stems are still alive & will resprout leaves. So clip & look to see if the stems are actually brown throughout or green inside.
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Post by Mumsey on Sept 26, 2022 4:46:58 GMT -5
Mine does the same thing. If it comes out easily by pulling it off, it goes. Thyme recovers quickly and is a spreader. I have to eliminate alot of it in Spring to keep in under control.
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