Cuban Oregano, Plectranthus Amboinicus, 4in potted plantCuban Oregano (Plectranthus Amboinicus)Buyer will get 4'' potted plantHeight: 12-18”, but can get up to 3’ longHardiness: zones: 10 -11Flower Color: Varies. white, pink, or lavenderOther Names: “Soup Mint” “Mexican Mint”Cuban Oregano is a Perennial Succulent which has many culinary uses and presents a strong flavor in soups, stews, and meat dishes. As part of the Mint/Dead nettle family, the thick fuzzy leaves can be used either dried or fresh, and provide a unique flavor to dishes. Cuban Oregano does well in hanging baskets forming a nice trailing habit, or in the ground as a small mounded ground cover. This variety's foliage is solid green.Origination: South-East AfricaRecommended Uses: Culinary, OrnamentalGrowing Instructions: Prefers a bit of shade as the leaves may burn in the full sun; browning around sawtooth edges of the leaves is usually a sign of too much sun. It is frost tender so protect it from extreme colds. Cuban Oregano does well year round in tropical, and semi-tropical environments. Provide regular irrigation and good drainage.
