How to grow Origanum dictamnus

Origanum dictamnus grow and care – shrub of the genus Origanum and also known as Hop marjoram, Origanum dictamnus perennial evergreen but in cold climate grow as annual, plant also used as fragrant plant, grow in mediterranean, subtropical, temperate or desert climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-11.

Origanum dictamnus leaves

Leaves green-gray and hairy the size 1-3 cm, there are to different growth of leaves winter and summer, the summer leaves smaller and thick.

Buds edible in green color, Flower small purple that grow on stalk in inflorescence,

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How to grow Origanum dictamnus growing and care:

Well drain soil, dry and warm climate

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction

Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easier to grow

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Sensitive to moist, and water on the leaves

Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn & in warm climate all year

Pests and diseases:
Leafhoppers, aphids

Pruning season:
Winter

How to prune:
Dead leaves and stems

Size of the plant:
20-30 cm, 8-12 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Summer

General information about the flower
Small purple flower that grow on stalk in inflorescence

Thinning the bloom:
Recommend to thinning better for the growth of the leaves

Pollination is done by:
Bees, flies

Vegetative Reproduction

Vegetative Reproduction Method:
Cutting, bending a branch over and covering it with earth

Preferred time for vegetative reproduction:
Spring / Autumn in warmer climate

Time to grow roots in vegetative reproduction:
2-5 weeks

Treatment for vegetative reproduction:
Bending the branch sometime recommend to break the branch little bit, moist soil

Edible leaves

Leaves harvesting season:
All year

How to harvest the leaves?
Better to cut the stems the after the plant established

Information about leaves:
Hairy green gray leaves size 1-3 cm. There are to different growth of leaves winter and summer, the winter leaves smaller and thick

Uses of Origanum dictamnus leaves:
Herbs, eaten raw, spices, spreads

Scientific name:

Origanum dictamnus

Alternative names: Dittany of Crete, Cretan dittany, Hop marjoram

How to grow Origanum dictamnus

Origanum dictamnus plant care

Origanum dictamnus leaves

Origanum dictamnus

Categories

Blooming Seasons
  • Summer flowers
Edible Parts
  • Edible leaves
Culinary uses
  • Eaten raw
  • Herbs
  • Spices
  • Spreads & Sauces
Flower colors
  • Purple flower
Climate
  • Desert Climate
  • Mediterranean Climate
  • Subtropics Climate
  • Temperate Climate
Harvest Season
  • Autumn Harvest
  • Spring Harvest
  • Summer Harvest
  • Winter harvest
Leaf color
  • Gray leaves
Ornamental parts
  • Ornamental leaves
  • Ornamental plant
Plant growing speed
  • Average growing plants
Plant life-form
  • Annual plant
  • Evergreen
  • Perennial plant
  • Shrub
Plant Uses
  • Colored leaves
  • Fragrance
  • Ornamental plants
Planting Season
  • Autumn Planting
  • Spring Planting
  • Summer planting
  • Winter planting
Plants sun exposure
  • Full sun Plants
  • Part shade Plants
Watering plants
  • Regularly water
Hardiness zone
  • Hardiness zone 10
  • Hardiness zone 11
  • Hardiness zone 7
  • Hardiness zone 8
  • Hardiness zone 9