Teucrium carthaginense
Care, watering, light and tips for Teucrium carthaginense on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 10 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Teucrium carthaginense
Teucrium carthaginense, also known as Cartagena germander, is an evergreen shrub endemic to the Region of Murcia, Spain. It stands out for its compact habit and small, grayish leaves, which emit a pleasant aroma, making it ideal for rockeries, low-maintenance gardens, or as a groundcover in sunny, dry areas.
Native range
Endemic to the southeastern Iberian Peninsula, mainly in the Region of Murcia and southern Alicante.
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for optimal development and abundant flowering. Watering should be scarce, as it tolerates drought well once established; overwatering is its main enemy. It prefers well-drained soils, preferably calcareous and poor in organic matter. Avoid frequent transplanting, as it is sensitive to root disturbance.
How to save a dying Teucrium carthaginense
- Warning signs
- Wilting, pale or dry-edged leaves; leaf drop, soft stems.
- First aid
- Move to partial shade, water moderately if soil is dry, ensure ventilation.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or lack of light. It dislikes waterlogging and dense shade.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not too rotted. Act quickly and correct conditions.