Product Details
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Cuban Oregano, Comfort Plant, Indian Borage (Plectranthus amboinicus) (Sprengel): An African member of the mint family with long stems and velvety leaves. Its foliage has an aromatic fragrance akin to eucalyptus, camphor, and menthol. The stems can grow up to 3.0' long, bending and trailing from containers. It is a forgiving succulent and can grow quickly in-ground (in frost-free climates) or potted.
Some studies show this plant to have therapeutic properties, including antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. This useful succulent has the potential to become a household herbal remedy, much in the same way that Aloe vera is used. Learn more about this amazing plant at PlectranthusComfort.com
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need part to full sun, good drainage, and regular water. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to dry before watering again.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
Bloom Color
Purple Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun
Maximum Height
Over 12"
Growth Habit / Shape
Hanging / Trailing, Low Growing / Creeping
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate, Pet Safe, Hard to Kill, Showy Blooms
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
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Popular Questions
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As you can see, P. amboinicus has more narrow leaves that are much more serrated than P. tomentosa. Plectranthus amboinicus leaves also tend to get larger than P. tomentosa's. Unfortunately, as you probably guessed from our product photos, these plants are variable in their appearance.
Their scents are only marginally different with both smelling strongly of camphor. It's also worth noting that Plectranthus is a rather chaotic genus that is not fully settled in the minds of many taxonomists.
Just be sure to give these plants a little more water than other succulent cuttings. They tend to appreciate that.
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My first recommendation is string of pearls, however most any Senecio "strings" would work here too (like string of bananas or string of dolphins). They can can take some shade and match comfort plant's water needs.
Crassula mucosa (watch chain) is another good one for much the same reasons string of pearls is.
Crassula pellucida f. variegata (calico kitten) is good if you want a red color to compliment the green.
