Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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 pH
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SABAL yapa
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Huano, Thatch Palm
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
हुआन
Lippia graveolens
In German
Huan
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Huan
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Huan
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
Χουάν
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Huan
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Huan
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Huano
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Corypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Huano and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Huano and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Huano and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Huano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Huano is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Huano and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Huano and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Huano and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Huano flower color: Ivory
Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Huano and Mexican Oregano
Care of Huano and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Huano pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Huano 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.