Oregano

Oregano Care

Origanum

What is the plant

Oregano is a well-known Mediterranean and American spice commonly used in Mexican, Italian, and Greek cuisine. This flavorful herb is relatively easy to grow both indoors and outdoors. You will bless your taste buds with delicious dishes very soon!

Oregano is a perennial herb with oval, oppositely arranged, dark green leaves. Oregano starts as a short rosette but can grow up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall if given the opportunity. Note that Oregano is toxic to pets, so pay attention to where you plant this spice.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

15°C - 19°C

Hardiness zone

5a - 10b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Oregano needs just an inch (2.5 cm) of water per week and is somewhat drought-tolerant. Let the soil dry out between waterings, and avoid overwatering your greenie.
Pruning
Oregano needs regular pruning. Pinch the plant back from time to time when it grows to 4 inches (10 cm) tall to encourage a bushy growth habit. This will also delay flowering, which is great for the culinary qualities of Oregano leaves. If the plant becomes too woody, cut the stems to the ground and wait for new growth from the base. You can harvest the leaves anytime you want – pinch them with your fingers or cut them with the shears.
Fertilizer
Generally, Oregano does not need a lot of fertilizing. In spring, though, it will be helpful to repot your plant into fresh soil with an added slow-release fertilizer. You can also apply a liquid fertilizer when the flowers fade in summer.

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Sunlight
Oregano needs full sun for at least 6 hours a day. A southern window will work just fine.
Soil
Well-draining, light, and dry soil, like sandy loam, is perfect. Multi-purpose compost will work as well.
Propagation
It’s easy to propagate Oregano by division. The best time to divide is spring or autumn.

Carefully take the plant out of the pot, keeping the rootball intact.

Use a spade or just your fingers to divide the rootball in half. It’s best if you tease the roots apart rather than cut them.

Plant both in different pots with new soil.

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Temperature
Oregano tolerates heat and drought but not excessive humidity. A stable temperature between 60°F - 80°F (15-27˚C) is perfect.
Container
Oregano can be grown both in pots and outdoors. This herb prefers well-draining porous pots like terracotta pots.
Fun fact
The Ancient Greeks believed that the goddess Aphrodite created Oregano!

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Popularity
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Oregano Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Pruning

Fertilizer

Sunlight

Soil

Propagation

Temperature

Container

Fun fact

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