Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Calypso, Caribe
Habitat
Stony hillsides
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LIPPIA graveolens
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Mexican Oregano
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
Lippia graveolens
धनिया
In German
Mexikanischer Oregano
Koriander
In French
Lippia graveolens
Coriandre
In Spanish
Lippia graveolens
Cilantro
In Greek
Lippia graveolens
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Lippia graveolens
Coentro
In Polish
Lippia graveolens
Kolendra
In Latin
Lippia graveolens
coriandri album
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Oregano and Cilantro
Season and care of Mexican Oregano and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Oregano and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cilantro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Oregano and Cilantro Physical Information
Mexican Oregano and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Mexican Oregano and Cilantro are as follows:
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Oregano and Cilantro
Care of Mexican Oregano and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.