Plectranthus amboinicus - Comfort Plant, Cuban Oregano
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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+
10
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• Staff Answer
Yes! Many Plectranthus can be used for cooking. This one in particular has a tart flavor similar to oregano, but with a more citrus taste.
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It might, but for the same reason you're allergic to Aloe vera, you may also be allergic to comfort plant. The chemical components they share that provide relief to some may cause the allergic reaction in you. However, I am a botanist, and therefore, can't give you any medical advice. I highly recommend talking to your doctor about comfort plant or, more specifically, Plectranthus amboinicus.
It does! It grows a tall bloom stalk with small, purple flowers.
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Yes. Plectranthus amboinicus is traditionally used to treat burns in many countries in Asia. It has shown, in the lab, to effectively treat the burn wounds of rats as well. You can read that research by clicking the link below!
Source: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/...
Source: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/...
• Staff Answer
These plants are fairly similar so it's easier to look at them side by side to see the differences for yourself. As such, I grabbed these two specimens from the greenhouses and snapped a photo of them. Plectranthus amboinicus is on the left, while P. tomentosa is on the right.
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.
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.
• Staff Answer
These plants are good at rooting from cuttings. Click the link below to see our tips on taking and planting cuttings.
Just be sure to give these plants a little more water than other succulent cuttings. They tend to appreciate that.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
Just be sure to give these plants a little more water than other succulent cuttings. They tend to appreciate that.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
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You could, but even just cutting a slit in it should do the trick. The material is biodegradable.
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Yes we do! However, we cannot ship plants from the genus Tillandsia to Hawaii. I'll post a link to our article that's all about shipping outside of the continental U.S.
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Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
• Staff Answer
Since comfort plant gets so tall and bushy, it's import to select plants that can take some shade. Also, comfort plant isn't quite as drought tolerant as many other succulents so that's important to remember as well.
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.
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.
• Staff Answer
We use a coco coir for all of our plants. It's a great soil for starting plants in but, after a month or so, it may start to degrade. We don't recommend straight coco coir to pot this plant for that reason.
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October 9, 2024 by Karen G. (United States)
“Love my Cuban Oregano, comfort plant. My third time buying from Mountain Crest Gardens. Plants always have arrived on time, healthy and happy and less expensive than local nurseries.”
November 21, 2023 by Beverly D. (United States)
“Smells good. I'm not sure if this is a succulent or not, or if it requires a grow light. It's home will be in my bedroom. I'm sure it'll make "friends" with the other plants.”
