Cuban Oregano

Plectranthus amboinicus, Lamiaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPest ConfuserPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

ForskolinColeus forskohlii

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Diviner's SageSalvia divinorum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Black-fruited CotoneasterCotoneaster melanocarpus

Pest Deterrent

Country MallowSida cordifolia

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

False DaisyEclipta prostrata

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Syrian RuePeganum harmala

Syrian rue alkaloids can inhibit growth of aromatic plants in the Lamiaceae family including Cuban oregano.

Uses

Functions

Culinary HerbRespiratory MedicineInsect Repellent

Edible Parts

LeavesStems

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory InfectionsDigestive IssuesSkin ConditionsAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Cuban Oregano grow in?

Cuban Oregano grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Cuban Oregano?

Good companions for Cuban Oregano include Forskolin, Diviner's Sage, Black-fruited Cotoneaster, Country Mallow, False Daisy.

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