Cuban Oregano
$2.00
$2.00
Proudly grown indoors in a climate-controlled environment in Lockhart, TX. Our plants are disease and pest free.
Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus)
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Height: 12-18 inches
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Fall
Description: Cuban Oregano is a perennial herb known for its thick, succulent, aromatic leaves with a robust, oregano-like flavor. The leaves are used in culinary dishes, particularly in Caribbean and Indian cuisines, and are excellent for seasoning meats, soups, and stews. The plant also produces small, lavender-pink flowers that attract pollinators.
Planting Tips:
- Plant in well-drained soil.
- Space plants 12-18 inches apart.
- Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings, and pinch back stems to encourage bushier growth.
Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring
Nativity to Texas: No