Teucrium lucidum
Care, watering, light and tips for Teucrium lucidum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Teucrium lucidum
Teucrium lucidum, known as Shining Germander, is a perennial subshrub from the Lamiaceae family, prized for its glossy, aromatic foliage and small purple or pink flowers that bloom in summer. It's an excellent choice for rock gardens, path edgings, or Mediterranean gardens, adding texture and fragrance. Its compact habit and resilience make it ideal for dry, sunny areas.
Native range
Mediterranean region (mainly Southern Europe and North Africa)
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal growth and abundant flowering. It is very drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings to prevent waterlogging. It prefers well-drained soils, preferably calcareous or sandy; a common mistake is planting it in heavy, wet soils, which can lead to root rot. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
How to save a dying Teucrium lucidum
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting leaves, limp and lifeless appearance.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture; prune dry branches.
- What kills it
- Overwatering or heavy substrate that waterlogs the roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and the issue is corrected.