Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Cretan, Golden, Greek, 'Hot & Spicy', Italian
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Not Available
Botanical Name
Origanum vulgare
Gardenia
Common Name
Oregano
Gardenia
In Hindi
Ajavāyana kī pattī
Gardenia
In German
Oregano
Gardenie
In French
Origan
Gardénia
In Spanish
Orégano
Gardenia
In Portuguese
Orégano
gardênia
In Polish
oregano
Gardenia
In Latin
Suffundis
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oregano and Gardenia
Season and care of Oregano and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Oregano and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oregano season is Winter and Gardenia season is Winter. The type of soil for Oregano is Loamy, Well drained and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Oregano is Alkaline, Neutral and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Oregano and Gardenia Physical Information
Oregano and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Oregano height is 1.23 cm and width 1.70 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Oregano and Gardenia are as follows:
Oregano flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oregano and Gardenia
Care of Oregano and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.