How to Care for Origanum vulgare

Korean name: 오레가노

This Italian herb is essential for pizza and pasta. It has a strong aroma and excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Mediterranean region
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: Italian herb, Pizza, Antibacterial, Aromatic

Care Guide

• Light: Direct sunlight for over 6 hours
• Watering: Water when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Humidity: Prefers low humidity
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month diluted in spring and summer

Common questions

How often should you water Origanum vulgare?

Water when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Origanum vulgare?

It likes Direct sunlight for over 6 hours. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-draining soil.

Is Origanum vulgare safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Origanum vulgare good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Prefers low humidity. Fertilise Once a month diluted in spring and summer.