Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
  
Habitat
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
  
Stony hillsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
White, Light Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Spade shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
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 or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
  
Avoid during Pregnancy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
  
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
  
For making oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
  
LIPPIA graveolens
  
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
  
Mexican Oregano
  
In Hindi
धनिया
  
Lippia graveolens
  
In German
Koriander
  
Mexikanischer Oregano
  
In French
Coriandre
  
Lippia graveolens
  
In Spanish
Cilantro
  
Lippia graveolens
  
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
  
Lippia graveolens
  
In Portuguese
Coentro
  
Lippia graveolens
  
In Polish
Kolendra
  
Lippia graveolens
  
In Latin
coriandrum
  
Lippia graveolens
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Apiaceae
  
Verbenaceae
  
Genus
Coriandrum
  
Lippia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Coriandreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Apioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coriander and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Coriander and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coriander and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Coriander and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coriander and Mexican Oregano
Care of Coriander and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coriander 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.