Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as this plant is drought-tolerant once established.
Also known as Greek Sage · Greek-Oregano · Salvia De Jardín
Greek Oregano (Salvia fruticosa) is an aromatic shrub with silvery-green foliage and attractive flowers, widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and traditional medicine.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate to Warm
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures; protect from hard frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer; avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as this plant is drought-tolerant once established.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or weak stems. Light pruning can be done in early spring to shape the plant and remove any winter damage.
Avoid heavy pruning into old wood.
Easily propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer. Insert cuttings into a well-draining compost mix and keep them moist and warm. Seed propagation is also possible but may result in less predictable results.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining compost mix. Repotting is best done in spring before new growth begins. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Species | Salvia fruticosa |
Similar in genus Salvia
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