Problems with thyme
Identify what's wrong by where it appears and what you can see.
Where is the problem?
Start by selecting the part of the plant where you see the problem.
Start with the symptom
Or pick from the symptoms most often seen on thyme.
Common problems with thyme
The problems recorded on thyme, the most common first.
6 problems
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Poor drainage and waterlogging
Water that sits around the roots after rain. Plants yellow, stall and rot at the base. -
Overwatering
Yellow, limp leaves in soil that stays wet. Roots short of air rot and stop drinking. -
Slugs and snails
Ragged holes in leaves and seedlings gone overnight, with silvery slime trails. -
Leafhoppers
Pale stippling on leaves and small insects that hop sideways when disturbed. -
Root rot
Wilting and yellowing in wet soil; roots brown, soft and falling apart. -
Spider mites
Fine pale speckling on leaves, then yellowing and webbing. The mites are barely visible.
