Oregano
Origanum vulgare · Oreganos · Mint family
Also known as: Wild Marjoram
Easy20–50cmNot pet-safeEdible
Oregano care at a glance
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 10–30 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 10–30 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Oregano
Possible pests on Oregano include Mint moth and Leafhoppers. A possible disease is Mint rust. Oregano is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Mint moth Low
- Leafhoppers Low
Disease
- Mint rust Medium
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Low
Weather
- Waterlogging High
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Frequently asked questions about Oregano
- Which pests affect Oregano?
- Possible pests on Oregano include Mint moth and Leafhoppers.
- Which diseases affect Oregano?
- A possible disease is Mint rust.
- Is Oregano toxic to cats and dogs?
- Oregano is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Oregano need?
- Oregano has a low water requirement.
- What light does Oregano need?
- Oregano prefers to grow in full sun. Around 8 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Oregano frost-hardy?
- Oregano is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -28.9 °C.
- Can you eat Oregano?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.