Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Candleberry tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Greek Oregano
Chinese Tallow
In Hindi
रामतुलसी
चीनी तेल
In German
Greek Oregano
chinesisch Talg
In French
marjolaine sauvage
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
Greek Oregano
suif chinois
In Greek
Greek Oregano
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
Orégano
sebo chinesa
In Polish
Lebiodka pospolita
chiński łój
In Latin
Greek Oregano
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hippomaneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Greek Oregano and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Greek Oregano and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Greek Oregano and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Greek Oregano and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Greek Oregano and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Greek Oregano and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Greek Oregano flower color: White
Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Greek Oregano and Chinese Tallow
Care of Greek Oregano and Chinese Tallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.