How To Grow Oregano

Classification: Foliage House plant

House Plant Group: Food plant (leaves)

Character: Aromatic, ancient culinary herb that is pungent, spicy and slightly bitter

Safe for pets? No

Varieties:

• Origanum majorana
• Origanum syriacum (Origanum maru)
  
• Origanum vulgare
• Origanum vulgare var. aureum
• Origanum vulgare var. hirtum

Plant Care:

• Temperature: Average warmth
• Light: Sun, partial shade (flavors intensify under full sun)
• Water: Water thoroughly, only when the soil is dry to the touch
• Repotting: Repot only if neccessary with Serbajadi Potting Soil (5L)
• Fertiliser: Serbajadi Plant Food Organic Plus 23 Growing Fertilisers (750gm)
• Care: Keep plants in check by harvesting the tips regularly

Plant issues:

• Small, dusty, bright orange, yellow or brown pustules on undersides of leaves: Root issues
• New shoots may be pale and distorted: Root issues
• Large areas of leaf tissue die and leaves may drop from plant: Root issues

Pests:

• Thrips: Spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
• Spider mites: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength. Attack water-stressed plants, so regularly watering (but not over-watering) will prevent attacks.
• Aphids: Spray the plant with high pressure water followed by Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength