Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Lippia graveolens
In German
Ajowan
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Ajowan
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
aipo
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
seler
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
semina Carom
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Lippia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Mexican Oregano
Care of Ajwain plant and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.