Wall germander (Teucrium chamaedrys)
Care, watering, light and tips for Wall germander on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 10 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Wall germander
Teucrium chamaedrys, commonly known as Wall Germander, is a small, subshrubby perennial plant from the Lamiaceae family, native to Europe and Western Asia. It is notable for its evergreen, aromatic, dark green foliage and its spikes of pink or purple flowers that appear in summer. It is ideal for garden borders, rockeries, or as ground cover, providing fine texture and a Mediterranean touch.
Native range
Mediterranean region of Europe and Western Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure, although it tolerates some partial shade in very hot climates. It requires well-drained soil, preferably sandy or rocky, and is very drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, avoiding waterlogging. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot; it's best to let the substrate dry out completely between waterings. It tolerates pruning well to maintain a compact shape.
How to save a dying Wall germander
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting leaves, woody stems without new shoots. General decline.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If potted, consider repotting to one with better drainage. Prune dry branches.
- What kills it
- Excessive moisture or waterlogging, causing root rot. Also, complete lack of light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and there are green stems. Act quickly.