Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Not Available
Habitat
Stony hillsides
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LIPPIA graveolens
ARUM italicum
Common Name
Mexican Oregano
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
In Hindi
Lippia graveolens
इतालवी एरम
In German
Mexikanischer Oregano
Italienisch Arum
In French
Lippia graveolens
Arum italienne
In Spanish
Lippia graveolens
Arum italiana
In Greek
Lippia graveolens
Ιταλικά Arum
In Portuguese
Lippia graveolens
Arum italiano
In Polish
Lippia graveolens
włoski Arum
In Latin
Lippia graveolens
Italian Arum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Verbenaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum
Wondering what are the properties of Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum? We provide you with everything About Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum. Mexican Oregano doesn't have thorns and Italian Arum doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican Oregano does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican Oregano has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Italian Arum has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum
Season and care of Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Arum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Italian Arum is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum Physical Information
Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum are as follows:
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Care of Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum
Care of Mexican Oregano and Italian Arum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Arum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.