Marjoram
Origanum majorana · Oreganos · Mint family
Also known as: Sweet Marjoram
Medium20–40cmNot pet-safeEdible
Marjoram care at a glance
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- short_lived_perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Marjoram
Possible pests on Marjoram include Leafhoppers. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Mint rust. Marjoram is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Leafhoppers Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Mint rust Low
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Low
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Marjoram
- Which pests affect Marjoram?
- Possible pests on Marjoram include Leafhoppers.
- Which diseases affect Marjoram?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Mint rust.
- Is Marjoram toxic to cats and dogs?
- Marjoram is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Marjoram need?
- Marjoram has a low water requirement.
- What light does Marjoram need?
- Marjoram prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Marjoram frost-hardy?
- Marjoram is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 1 °C.
- Can you eat Marjoram?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.