Satureja cuneifolia
Care, watering, light and tips for Satureja cuneifolia on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Satureja cuneifolia
Satureja cuneifolia, known as 'dağ kekiği' or mountain savory, is a perennial aromatic herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It forms compact clumps of small, narrow grayish-green leaves and produces delicate white or pink flowers in summer. It is ideal for rockeries, path edges, or pots in sunny patios, providing a pleasant aroma and a Mediterranean touch.
Native range
Mediterranean region (mainly Spain and Morocco)
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal growth and abundant flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, as it is very drought-tolerant. It prefers well-drained soils, preferably sandy or stony, and the main mistake to avoid is excessive moisture at the roots, which can lead to rot.
How to save a dying Satureja cuneifolia
- Warning signs
- Wilted, yellowing, or dry falling leaves. Soft or blackened stem.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If waterlogged, repot into dry soil. If dry, water moderately.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and waterlogging that rots roots. Lack of direct sunlight.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and stem still has green parts.