Apr 11, 2014 - Explore Denyse Darrabie's board "Cuban Oregano", followed by 318 people on Pinterest. So when we explain that this Variegated Cuban Oregano tastes great and is a perfect substitute for Greek oregano, we're serious about the comparison...cook with heat as with common oregano...cut fresh into salad greens, tomatoes, cucumbers ... One Tropical Oregano live plant only $27.50 total with postage and packing included: It will grow to a height of 12 to 18 inches. You can tell if not enough sun as plant gets real leggy. I have also seen the plant cultivated in Cuba, and it was the one I’ve had for a few years now, the one I previously referred to as broadleaf thyme. Growth is slow in the winter months and moderate in spring and summer. Heat and direct sun don't seem to adversely affect growth or appearance. VARIEGATED CUBAN OREGANO : Spanish Thyme or Cuban Oregano is an unusual, fleshy leafed plant used as a culinary seasoning in the Caribbean. Mexican Oregano shares the pungent flavor of other oreganos, but it also offers a mild citrus and licorice flavor, making it a favorite for Mexican and Latin dishes. Given that I saw the plant in Cuba, I’ve since switched to referring to it as Cuban oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus var.) It is also commonly known as Mexican mint, Spanish thyme, Indian borage, Caribbean oregano, and broadleaf thyme. They like the sun for more compact plant. This is a much larger plant than our traditional Cuban Oregano. Cuban oregano isn’t actually oregano, or even mint, thyme, or borage. Growing Tips: Herbs make an excellent addition to any outdoor garden or patio planter but can also be enjoyed throughout the winter months by harvesting from a windowsill garden. The Cuban Oregano is a shade loving perennial tropical herb that doubles as an ornamental plant. Harris Seeds offers seed of the most popular species of culinary and ornamental herbs. This plant is very easy to grow and pest free, so it is a great choice for beginner gardeners. You … Both plants are thick leaved, but dry real well with a plant dryer - do not oven dry as the flavor weakens. Plant Specifications. Plant database entry for Variegated Cuban Oregano (Coleus amboinicus 'Variegatus') with 12 images, one comment, and 41 data details. Cuban Oregano has varigated leaf. The brittle stems and colorful foliage resemble the common Coleus. CUSHY Cuban Oregano, (5 Live Plants) Indian Borage, Mexican Mint, Thyme Spanish More buying choices £6.89 (1 new offer) Click and Grow Smart Garden Oregano Plant Pods, 3-pack Will also root in water. Its flowers attract pollinators. See more ideas about oregano, plants, herbs. Variegated Cuban Oregano is very similar to Cuban Green Oregano. Variegated Cuban Oregano is a large leaf Plectranthus with crisp white and green variegated foliage. Unlike other types of Oregano, Cuban Oregano is more like a succulent in appearance which makes it a great addition to your cactus or succulent gardens. Oregano grows in just about any soil location if it offers full sun. In fact, it is more similar to White Edge Plectranthus, though with less of a trailing habit. The leaves are fragrant when touched and slightly hairy. We grow our Mexican Oregano Plants organically and guarantee them to arrive alive and thriving. It is an herb that is perennial in tropical regions but most commonly grown as a container plant elsewhere. It has fragrant, velvety leaves edged in white, and trumpet-shape flowers in pink, white, and lavender. The main difference is the white variegation on the leaves. and will continue to do so until I am convinced otherwise. Plant can grow up to 3' tall. As Mexican mint, Spanish thyme, or borage dry real well with a plant dryer - not... 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