Cuban oregano
Also known as: country borage; French thyme; Indian mint; Mexican mint; soup mint; Spanish thyme
A tender, evergreen, trailing perennial to 30cm tall, bearing fleshy, velvety leaves with finely scalloped margins; the foliage is strongly aromatic and can be used as a culinary herb. Grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse or as a houseplant
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cuban oregano (Coleus amboinicus)
- Genus
- Coleus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cuban oregano
Distribution map
Africa, Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cuban oregano
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Cuban oregano care guide
- Water thoroughly when top soil dries, reduce watering during cold winter
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water thoroughly when top soil dries, reduce watering during cold winter
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced herb liquid fertilizer fed every three weeks in warm growing months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by cuttings at any time of year
Growing
GrowingUnder glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light, with shade from hot sun. During growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately in winter. Plants can be moved outdoors during summer
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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