Plectranthus amboinicus

Mexican mint

Mexican mint, edible spice. Fragrant evergreen perennial. Spreads quickly with regular irrigation. Surprisingly delicate upright lavender flowers fall through spring.

Sinónimos	Coleus amboinicus Plectranthus aromaticus
Altura	1–2 pies
Ancho	1–10 pies
Tolera	Calor, Suelo húmedo, Macetas
Riego	Bajo – Moderado
This tropical succulent is from lush areas of Africa and appreciates consistent water. It tolerates going dry, but must then be watered. It won't tolerate the extended drought that other succulents from arid climates will. Along with this comes an exceptionally lush ground cover that is fast growing and rewarding.
Resiste hasta	32 °F
Exposición	Sol parcial – Pleno sol
Características	Comestible, Con flores, Follaje fragante, Cubresuelos, Extendida, Suculenta, Tropical
Interior / exterior	Exterior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo arenoso
Fertilización	Uso general, Necesita poco
Origen	Centro de África
Nativa de California	No
Zonas Sunset	16, 17, 21–24

Notas de cultivo

Easily divided in spring and moved around the garden or grown from cuttings. Not particularly invasive in California where it's too dry down south and too cold up north. Mexican mint tends to mat on itself as it grows; a hard prune every couple years in spring refreshes your clump and keeps it tidy.

Interés especial

This plant smells convincingly of marijuana when brushed up against in the garden, always making amusing conversation during garden tours.

This Mexican mint has naturalized throughout the tropics wherever people live, evidence of its usefulness, both in the garden and kitchen. The pungent oregano-like flavor has given rise to many common names including Cuban (or Caribbean) oregano, Indian borage, and African thyme.

Más información

This plant makes an excellent houseplant. Grow it in a sunny warm room where it'll get some direct sun.

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

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