Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Costapalmate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Larva, Palmetto weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Cancers
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Nut
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Chewing
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BISMARCKIA nobilis
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Bismarck Palm
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
Bismarck Palm
Lippia graveolens
In German
Bismarck Palm
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Bismarck Palm
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Bismarck Palm
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
Bismarck Palm
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Bismarck Palm
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Bismarck Palm
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Bismarck Palm
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Borasseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano? We provide you with everything About Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano. Bismarck Palm doesn't have thorns and Mexican Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Bismarck Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Bismarck Palm has allergic reactions like Oral Cancers and Mexican Oregano has allergic reactions like Oral Cancers. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bismarck Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bismarck Palm is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bismarck Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Bismarck Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Bismarck Palm flower color: Light Yellow
Bismarck Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano
Care of Bismarck Palm and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bismarck Palm pruning is done 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 Bismarck Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.