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Cuban Oregano – Everything That You Must Know About It

August 12, 2021 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on May 29th, 2022 at 08:41 pm

Cuban oregano is a plant that originates from eastern and southern Africa. So, centuries ago, Arab traders brought it to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and India. After that, it was taken to Europe and eventually made its way to the Americas during the colonial era

. What’s interesting about its history is that its name does not give away the place of origin. In addition to that, the plant is also not oregano. If you’re intrigued by this plant, read on to learn everything about it.

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Contents
1 What You Should Know About Cuban Oregano
1.1 Flavors of Cuban Oregano
1.2 Conditions for Growing the Plant
1.2.1 Meet the Hardiness Zone
1.2.2 Provide Adequate Sun and Water
1.3 Propagation of the Plant
1.4 Medicinal Uses of the Plant
1.5 Decorative Effects of the Plant

What You Should Know About Cuban Oregano

Considering the plant’s name does not represent it properly, it has other names. These include but are not limited to:

What you need to know about cuban oregano
  • Spanish thyme
  • Indian borage
  • French oregano
  • Mexican mint
  • Vicks plant

Flavors of Cuban Oregano

Cuban oregano has a mint oregano flavor. However, its aroma is similar to what a combination of thyme, oregano, and turpentine would be like. The plant is commonly used in fish and meat due to its minty flavor.

Conditions for Growing the Plant

Over time, the plant has started to grow in various parts of the world. So, you can grow it in your home with or without specific arrangements.

Meet the Hardiness Zone

Cuban oregano is a tropical plant that’s hardy to zones 10 and 11. So, if you live in a place that lies outside these zones, you will have to bring the plant indoors during the winter.

Cuban oregano

Provide Adequate Sun and Water

The plant is part of the mint family. So, it has fleshy stems and leaves. Thus, you must ensure it gets full sun. In addition to that, don’t overwater it, and let it dry between each time you water it.

Propagation of the Plant

Typically, propagation occurs through cuttings. However, you can grow the plant from its seeds. You must sow the seeds immediately after they ripen because they won’t germinate if you delay. Moreover, you must ensure the seeds are warm by using a heat mat.

Germination can occur in temperatures between 66F and 75F. After germination, plant the seedlings in your garden during the spring when the soil is warm.

Medicinal Uses of the Plant

Cuban oregano also has a variety of medicinal uses. Thus, it can help treat insect bites, malarial fevers, allergies, respiratory issues, and more. In addition to that, nursing mothers in Indonesia take it to increase their milk production.

Decorative Effects of the Plant

You can use this plant for its decorative effects as well in containers or landscapes. You may also find your Cuban oregano leaves variegated. In that case, the leaves will have differently-colored edges — most likely white. Moreover, you can expect the plant to grow anywhere between 18 and 36 inches tall.

Cuban oregano

If Cuban oregano interests you, you might also like our article on the string of turtles plant. Or on cultivating Brandywine tomatoes. Or on how to care for the star anise plant. There’s just so much goodness here.

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