Oregano - Plant

Yes,Oregano is perennial plant and plants regrow after harvesting of leaves and flowers.

Only one Oregano plant is planted per pot because it is prolific growing herb.

Oregano is a aromatic perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family.Its compact oval with opposite leaves are arranged oppositely and are covered with glandular trichomes. The young stems are typically square and hairy and become woody with age.

You can grow Oregano and thyme together but avoid mixing of plants by keeping appropriate distance.

Oregano plant propagated by easily from seed, cuttings, or division.

Oregano aromatic leaves can be snipped as needed. For best flavor, harvest leaves just as flower buds also Stems can be cut and dried.

To trim Oregano plant use clean shears to remove stems from the plant. Cut back to just above a growth node or set of leaves. This will allow the plant to branch from the cut area and reproduce more flavorful leaves.

Origanum vulgare is a aromatic flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is native to temperate Western and Southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region.

Yes,Oregano plant repel mosquito up to some extent. As per the available information and published research.

Oregano is a aromatic herb, use leaves which can be more flavorful when dried than fresh and flower and stems also be used.

Oregano is planted more favorably during March-April month.

You can plant a Oregano plant preferably outdoors, in pot or in ground at a spot receiving below growing conditions for the plant
1. Direct bright sunlight for more than 6 hours a day preferably in morning.
2. Soil should be nutrient rich and well drained.
3. Apply Water when soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.

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The main reasons of Oregano plant turning brown are as follows
1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2. Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3. Lack of nutrient.
4. Disease and pest infestation.

Oregano planted outdoor where more than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day preferably in morning.

Oregano is used for respiratory tract disorders such as coughs, asthma, croup, and bronchitis Note- Please consult your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts.

The main reasons of dying Oregano plant are as follows.
1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2. Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3. Lack of nutrient.
4. Disease and pest infestation.

To plant Oregano seeds March-April month is best suited.

Oregano plant herbs can be divided by simply splitting up their roots.

Origanum vulgare is a flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family and most of the oregano species are edible.

Yes, You can grow Oregano with tomatoes as intercrop up to some extent.

Yes,Oregano is poisonous to cats due to phenolic content present in the plant.

Oregano is outdoor plant and you can grow indoor by considering the following growing conditions.
1. Direct bright sunlight for more than 6 hours a day preferably in morning.
2. Soil should be nutrient rich and well drained.
3. Apply Water when soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.

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To plant Oregano consider the following points
1. To grow Oregano plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water. General caring tips- Plant should get more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

Yes, Oregano is perennial herb plant.

October-January is best time to trim Oregano plants.

You can plant Oregano and thyme plants together.

Yes,Oregano plants survive in winter but oregano plant is sensitive to chilling and frost injury. The optimum temperature range is 25-30 degree Celsius.

To harvest Oregano plant March-April month is best suited.

Oregano plant is aromatic herb and good for various medicinal purpose like for respiratory tract disorders such as coughs, asthma, croup, and bronchitis Note- Please consult your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts.

Take cuttings of Oregano plant of 12-15 cm long having 3-4 nodes and these cuttings are planted in mist chamber. The cuttings will start rooting after 6-7 week after planting. Note This is not mostly followed method for further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

The main reason of wilting Oregano plant is due to overwatering, Disease and pest infestation.

Yes, Oregano is perennial herb plant and spreads more than 80 cm with proper care and management.

Yes,you can plant Oregano and basil together by keeping appropriate distance to minimize crop competition.

Yes oregano plant need natural direct bright sunlight more than 6 hours a day.