Thyme Kokedama

Thymus vulgaris Small Leaves, Concentrated Flavor Thymus vulgaris has some of the smallest leaves of any culinary herb, which is exactly why it carries so much flavor. Essential oils concentrate in the leaf, and small leaves mean high oil density per square inch. The savory character holds up in long-cooked dishes: soups, stews, and slow roasts. The sphere is shaped by hand in the Japanese kokedama tradition, with fine stems rising from roots encased in soil and bound in moss. Snip what you need; compact growth continues producing fresh sprigs. High-Intensity Light, Low-Humidity Air An indoor thyme plant wants 6 to 8 hours of direct sun in a south-facing window. If the stems stretch long with wide gaps between the tiny leaves, the plant is starving for light; move it somewhere brighter. Thyme is a ground-cover herb by nature, and legginess is its first and loudest complaint. Thyme is hardy in temperature swings and tolerates a drafty window well. What it dislikes is high humidity. Keep it away from the steam zone of the dishwasher or a boiling pot on the stove. Air circulation around the foliage matters more than it does for most houseplants. Each kokedama includes your choice of a white or gray patina tray Care and Harvest Soak the moss ball weekly or when it feels light and dry, squeezing out excess water. It is sensitive to overwatering; allow the ball to dry slightly between soakings. Avoid getting water on the leaves; aim for the base. Harvest frequently by snipping the top 3–4 inches of green stems. Don't cut into the hard, brown, woody sections at the base, where regrowth is slow. Build out the kitchen herb set with sage , chives , and rosemary kokedamas. IN A NUTSHELL 6–8 hours of direct sun in a south-facing window daily. Prefers dry air; keep away from steam and humidity. Soak the moss ball weekly or when it's lighter; squeeze out excess water and allow slight drying between waterings. Snip the top 3–4 inches of green growth frequently. Avoid cutting into the woody base. All live plants are non-returnable / non-refundable / not eligible for discounts. Just a reminder that this is a May offering only, and supplies dwindle after May.