Cuban Oregano - Plectranthus Amboinicus

Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus Amboinicus) is a highly valued herbal plant.

• It’s an evergreen perennial herb, belonging to the mint family. It’s known for its sweet aromatic leaves. The Cuban Oregano plants (Also known as, Plectranthus Amboinicus) are characterized by thick & fuzzy leaves, known for its strong pleasant odour. Colour of these leaves are greyish green and are saw-toothed at the edges. And flowers are mostly in panicles and vary in colours like pink, white or lavender.

Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus Amboinicus) are easy to care for.

• These herbal plants perform well in presence of partial shaded sunlight. Water them enough to keep their soil moist, but not wet. The soil on which they are supposed to be planted must be well-drained. These are drought tolerant once it gets mature. And the ideal temperature to ensure their healthy growth is 22 to 29 degree Celsius. And in terms of feeding, use any organic fertilizers.

It consists of highly valued culinary and medicinal purposes.

• These plants could be grown indoors, but could thrive outdoors especially during Summer or warm climates. Like Greek Oregano they too have culinary values, but are much stronger. These flavours are mostly used in pizzas, in preparing stews and barbeque or any other Mediterranean dishes. You could also find their use in certain traditional medicines, like in treatment of colds, sore throats, coughs, infections, nasal congestion, flatulence and even rheumatism.

It’s not Pet-friendly plant.

• Although they are not toxic, excess consumption could lead to irritation of the digestive system. And would later require medical attention. Therefore, it's not safe to keep them near your children or pets.

Prompt Plant Delivery.

• Plants World is an exclusive plant shop among Dubai garden centres, that will get your plant delivery to your door steps with free plastic pots for plants. Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus Amboinicus) plants could also be presented as eco-friendly gifts or green giftings to any enthusiastic green thumb individuals.