Cuban Oregano Live Plants | Spanish Thyme Culinary Herb

Bold Caribbean Flavor, Fresh from Your Herb Garden

Keep the savory fragrance of Cuban oregano close at hand. Also known as Spanish thyme or broadleaf thyme, this aromatic herb produces thick, softly textured leaves with a concentrated flavor. Snip a leaf for a pot of beans, a simmering stew, or your next marinade and enjoy the convenience of growing your own kitchen herbs.

What You Are Ordering

• Product: Live Cuban oregano starter plants, not seeds or harvested leaves.
• Pack options: Choose 1, 3, or 10 plants from the available options.
• Botanical name: Plectranthus amboinicus.
• Common names: Spanish thyme, broadleaf thyme, Indian borage, and Mexican mint.
• Growth habit: A fleshy, branching herb suited to containers and herb gardens.

Settling In After Arrival

Unpack your plants promptly and check the soil moisture. Place them in a bright, sheltered location while they recover from transit. Gradually introduce outdoor sun and wind over several days before moving them to their growing location. Temporary wilting or minor leaf damage can occur during shipping.

Planting and Everyday Care

• Light: Provide bright light or partial sun. For indoor growing, choose a bright location.
• Soil: Use loose, well-drained soil or a free-draining container mix. Pots must have drainage holes.
• Water: Allow the upper soil to begin drying between waterings. Avoid constantly wet roots or standing water.
• Pruning: Pinch growing tips to encourage branching and a compact, leafy shape.
• Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth, following the directions on a balanced fertilizer.

Growth and mature size depend on light, temperature, container size, and care.

Harvesting and Cooking

Once plants are established, harvest individual leaves or tender stem tips, leaving plenty of healthy growth for recovery. The flavor is strong, so begin with a small amount and adjust to taste. Chop into seasoning blends or add to beans, poultry, meats, soups, stews, sauces, and marinades.

Cold-Weather Protection

Cuban oregano is frost sensitive. Move container plants to a bright, frost-free location before cold weather. Reduce watering as growth slows, while continuing to check the soil rather than watering on a fixed schedule.