Teucrium aureum
Care, watering, light and tips for Teucrium aureum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 10 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Teucrium aureum
Teucrium aureum, commonly known as Golden Germander, is a perennial plant from the Lamiaceae family, prized for its silvery-golden foliage and compact habit. It forms dense, rounded clumps, reaching about 30-50 cm in height, making it ideal for sunny borders, rockeries, or as ground cover in Mediterranean gardens. Its small yellow flowers, though discreet, attract pollinators and add a delicate touch to the overall appearance.
Native range
Northwest Africa and Iberian Peninsula
Care tips
It requires full sun to maintain its most intense golden coloration and well-drained soil, preferably sandy or stony, as it does not tolerate waterlogging. Watering should be moderate once established, as it is quite drought-tolerant; in humid climates, water cautiously to prevent fungal diseases. A common mistake is overwatering, which can rot its roots, and the lack of light pruning after flowering, which can cause it to lose its compact shape.
How to save a dying Teucrium aureum
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting leaves, soft stems. Leaf drop may occur.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If waterlogged, repot into dry, light substrate. If very dry, water moderately.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage. Also lack of direct light or extreme cold.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act fast. Remove damaged parts and adjust watering/light. It's hardy.