Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Prunus domestica
  
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
  
Forest margins, Forests, Mountains, Scrubs, Valley
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
  
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Caterpillars, Crown gall, Peach Leaf Curl, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Bonsai, Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
  
Traditional medicine, Used as a dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM x majoricum
  
PRUNUS salicina
  
Common Name
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
  
Japanese Plum
  
In Hindi
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
  
Japanese Plum
  
In German
Italienisch Oregano
  
japanische Pflaumen
  
In French
italien origan
  
prune japonaise
  
In Spanish
orégano italiano
  
ciruelo japonés
  
In Greek
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
  
Ιαπωνικά Plum
  
In Portuguese
Italiano Oregano
  
ameixa japonesa
  
In Polish
włoski Oregano
  
japoński Plum
  
In Latin
Italian Oregano
  
Plum Italica
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Aquifoliales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Origanum
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Italian Oregano and Japanese Plum
Season and care of Italian Oregano and Japanese Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Oregano and Japanese Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Oregano and Japanese Plum Physical Information
Italian Oregano and Japanese Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Japanese Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Oregano and Japanese Plum are as follows:
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Japanese Plum flower color: White
- Japanese Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Italian Oregano and Japanese Plum
Care of Italian Oregano and Japanese Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Japanese Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Italian Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.