| Description | Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus ambionicus) An interesting rather succulent, fragrant member of the Swedish Ivy genus. Useful as a patio plant in the summer or a foliage plant in a bright window during the winter. Has a strong Oregano flavor and is used in cooking. |
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| Pronunciation | (plek-TRAN-thus)(am-BOY-nih-kus) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Indoor Foliage |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Sunlight | full, mostly sunny, some shade |
| Moisture | approach dryness |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Growing Media | average house |
| Leaves | thick, succulent, pubescent, scalloped edge leaves, have an oregano smell when bruised or crushed |
| Stems | become almost woody within a year or two |
| Dimensions | over 3 feet in warm zones |
| Maintenance | pruning to maintain size and shape |
| Propagation | easy from terminal cuttings |
| Native Site | South Africa, Pacific Islands |
| Misc Facts | In many areas of the world this has become an invasive plant. AKA: , Oregano Plectranthus, Mexican Mint, Cuban Oregano |
| Author's Notes | When my students take cuttings from this plant I never warn them about the fragrance. To some it smells good, to others it reeks. They all walk away grumbling about their smelly fingers. |
| Notes & Reference | #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterrowd) |
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