What Does Oregano Combine Well With in a Plant Container?

Herb Companions

• Oregano can be planted alongside other common herbs like rosemary, thyme, basil and chives as long as it has adequate room for root development and leaf growth. Keep plants a few inches apart so ones that need less slightly less water, like rosemary, do not get overwatered. Using a strawberry pot with notches on its sides works well in keeping herbs separated in the same pot.

Protective Properties

• Oregano in pots, either alone or with other herbs, can be strategically placed among certain garden vegetables to protect them from pests. It protects cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower from cabbage butterflies and keeps cucumber beetles away from cucumbers. Oregano safeguards melons, squash and pumpkins from a variety of harmful insects.

Precautions

• Some strains of oregano can become aggressive and attach their stems to other plants in the same pot. If this occurs, gently remove the oregano plant and repot it in its own container.