Photo: Mokkie (licence) · representative image, not the exact plant you receive
Cuban Oregano
Plectranthus amboinicus
A thick, succulent-leaved herb with a powerful oregano-thyme flavour that laughs at Florida heat and humidity. Grows when every Mediterranean herb has rotted.
- RipensSpring harvest
- USDA zones9b-11
- Mature size1 to 2 ft
- CategoryHerbs and Medicinals
The cultivar name and the figures above are our best effort rather than a guarantee. We rely in part on what the nurseries we buy from tell us. What that means.
Herbaceous layer
Part shade
Protect below freezing
Grows well in a pot
- Pick up in person. Collect free from Booth J57 at Renninger's Flea Market, 20651 US-441, Mount Dora, at the weekend, or from the nursery on a weekday by arrangement. We will confirm the details with your order.
- Local delivery. We deliver to the Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares and Umatilla area.
- Ship to me. Carefully packed and shipped from our Lake County nursery.
Growing Cuban Oregano in Central Florida
Full sun to part shade, and let it dry between waterings; it is effectively a succulent. Pinch often. Bring a cutting indoors before a hard freeze as insurance.
