Cuban Oregano - Plectranthus Amboinicus

🌿Why UAE Homes Need This Herb

✔Explosion of flavor– Intense oregano-thyme taste for Middle Eastern & Asian dishes
✔Thrives on neglect– Survives weeks without water (perfect for travel)
✔Double-duty plant– Culinary star + natural air freshener
✔UAE-tough– Loves heat, handles AC dryness, and grows in poor soil

🌱 Growth & Form

• Height: 30-60cm (compact bush or trailing in pots)
• Leaves: Thick, fuzzy, scalloped edges with red undersides
• Scent: Strong aromatic oils released when touched

🏆 Desert-Adapted Strengths

• Sun warrior – Handles Dubai's balcony heat
• Propagation pro – Grow new plants from cuttings in days
• Pest-resistant – Natural oils deter insects

☀️ Light Preferences

• Ideal: Morning sun + afternoon shade
• Tolerates: Full sun (with extra water)
• Indoors: Bright windowsills

💧 Watering Wisdom

• Outdoor: Weekly in summer, biweekly in winter
• Indoor: When soil is completely dry
• Pro Tip: Wrinkled leaves mean thirsty!

🌱 Soil & Feeding

• Soil: Sandy, gritty mix (cactus soil works)
• Fertilizer: Half-strength liquid feed monthly in growth season
• Pruning: Pinch tips for bushier growth