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Oregano.
Origanum vulgare
Prononciation oh-RIG-uh-num vul-GAH-ree
Aussi appelée Oregano
Oregano is a hardy, aromatic herb that brings a wonderful Mediterranean flavor to your kitchen. It thrives in sunny spots and is quite easy to grow in pots or garden beds. You'll love how its small, flavorful leaves add a punch to your favorite dishes.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Perennial herb
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 5 à 10 jours
- Taille adulte
- 1 to 2 feet
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
Plant your oregano in well draining soil and let it dry out between waterings to prevent root issues. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is staying too wet. Regular harvesting keeps the plant bushy and encourages fresh, flavorful growth.
- Arrosage
- Allow the top inch of soil to dry out completely before watering again.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Pinch back the stems regularly to encourage a fuller, bushier plant.
- Rempotage
- Repot when the roots become crowded or the plant stops growing vigorously.
- Sol
- Well draining, sandy or loamy soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 8.0
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered safe for cats and dogs, though eating large amounts might cause mild stomach upset.
Comment l'identifier
- Small, oval, dark green leaves
- Tiny white or pink flowers
- Strong, spicy, and aromatic scent
- Low growing, spreading habit
Science
- Famille
- Lamiaceae
- Genre
- Origanum
- Ordre
- Lamiales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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