Pot marjoram
Origanum onites · Oreganos · Mint family
Also known as: Cretan Oregano · Greek Oregano
Easy30–60cmNot pet-safeEdible
Pot marjoram care at a glance
Pot marjoram (Origanum onites) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Pot marjoram
Possible pests on Pot marjoram include Mint moth, Leafhoppers and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Mint rust. Pot marjoram is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Mint moth Low
- Leafhoppers Low
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Mint rust Medium
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Low
Weather
- Winter cold damage Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Pot marjoram
- Which pests affect Pot marjoram?
- Possible pests on Pot marjoram include Mint moth, Leafhoppers and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Pot marjoram?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Mint rust.
- Is Pot marjoram toxic to cats and dogs?
- Pot marjoram is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Pot marjoram need?
- Pot marjoram has a low water requirement.
- What light does Pot marjoram need?
- Pot marjoram prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Pot marjoram frost-hardy?
- Pot marjoram is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -8 °C.
- Can you eat Pot marjoram?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.