Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eurasia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Cretan, Golden, Greek, 'Hot & Spicy', Italian
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Origanum vulgare
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Oregano
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Ajavāyana kī pattī
सीताफल
In German
Oregano
Zuckerapfel
In French
Origan
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Orégano
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
ρίγανη
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Orégano
Pinha
In Polish
oregano
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Suffundis
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Liliaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Oregano and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Oregano and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Oregano and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oregano season is Winter and Sugar Apple season is Winter. The type of soil for Oregano is Loamy, Well drained and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oregano is Alkaline, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oregano and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Oregano and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Oregano height is 1.23 cm and width 1.70 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Oregano and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Oregano flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Oregano and Sugar Apple
Care of Oregano and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.