Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Not Available
Habitat
Stony hillsides
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIPPIA graveolens
ALOE dichotoma
Common Name
Mexican Oregano
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
In Hindi
Lippia graveolens
तरकश ट्री
In German
Mexikanischer Oregano
Köcherbaum
In French
Lippia graveolens
Quiver Tree
In Spanish
Lippia graveolens
Árbol de la aljaba
In Greek
Lippia graveolens
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Lippia graveolens
Árvore do quiver
In Polish
Lippia graveolens
Quiver Drzewo
In Latin
Lippia graveolens
pharetram ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Verbenaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mexican Oregano and Quiver Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Mexican Oregano and Quiver Tree? We provide you with everything About Mexican Oregano and Quiver Tree. Mexican Oregano doesn't have thorns and Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican Oregano does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican Oregano has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Quiver Tree 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 Quiver Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mexican Oregano and Quiver Tree
Season and care of Mexican Oregano and Quiver Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Oregano and Quiver Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Oregano and Quiver Tree Physical Information
Mexican Oregano and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mexican Oregano and Quiver Tree are as follows:
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Mexican Oregano and Quiver Tree
Care of Mexican Oregano and Quiver Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.