Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Types
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Not Available
Habitat
Stony hillsides
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIPPIA graveolens
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Mexican Oregano
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Lippia graveolens
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Mexikanischer Oregano
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Lippia graveolens
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Lippia graveolens
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Lippia graveolens
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Lippia graveolens
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Lippia graveolens
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Lippia graveolens
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Verbenaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Oregano and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Mexican Oregano and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Oregano and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Oregano and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Mexican Oregano and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mexican Oregano and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Oregano and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Mexican Oregano and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.