{"product_id":"tri-color-cuban-oregano-live-plant","title":"Tri Color Cuban Oregano LIVE plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eTri Color Cuban Oregano LIVE PLANT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlectranthus Amboinicus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis herb goes by many names, such as: M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eother of All Herbs, Spanish thyme, Mexican mint, Puerto Rican oregano, Dominican Oregano, and Indian borage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eListing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping. \u003cbr\u003e***Please note these plants grow quick so sometimes I have to cut the top off (see last photo in the listing) to fit it in the shipping box. But no worries, they will grow back quickly and frequent \"topping\" promotes more side branching and leaf production. ***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out my YouTube video \"Live Plant Care Guide \u0026amp; Delivery Unboxing for my Customers\" for further instructions on what to expect with your live plant delivery and care tips: https:\/\/youtu.be\/BmPw4rKLwDk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTri-Color Cuban Oregano is a beautiful variegated form of Cuban oregano that's grown as both an ornamental and edible herb. Despite its name, it is neither a true oregano nor native to Cuba—it's actually a member of the mint family, with origins in parts of Asia, Africa, and India. The thick, fuzzy leaves are variegated with different shades of green,  making it just as attractive in the landscape as it is useful in the kitchen. The leaves have a bold aroma that combines notes of oregano, mint, and citrus, and they're commonly used fresh or dried to season meats, soups, stews, marinades, and herbal teas. Like other members of the mint family, Tri-Color Cuban Oregano roots easily wherever its stems touch the soil, although its thicker stems make it easy to manage and remove unwanted growth. In hot climates like my Florida garden, it performs best in partial shade where it's protected from the intense afternoon sun, so I like planting it beneath fruit trees or other taller crops where it also serves as an attractive edible groundcover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a tropical plant that does not like the cold. Protect smaller\/baby plants when temperatures drop below 40F. Once mature and established they can endure a little more cold, but expect some leaf damage. If your in zones 9 and up, it will survive the winter. Zones 8 and below will need to bring in doors for the winter. Heavily prune down the plant, put in a pot, and bring in doors. Or you could take a bunch of cuttings and root them in water during the winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen can I start harvesting leaves? Leaves can be harvested right away. But I recommend allowing this starter plant to grow stems that are at least over 1FT long before harvesting leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11\u003cbr\u003eDoes not like temperatures below 40F. \u003cbr\u003ePerennial evergreen - will lose leaves if exposed to too much cold\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun or partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Everything grows best in soil that is heavy in composted organic matter BUT this plant grows just fine in a variety of soils without amendments, like my native Florida sandy soil. \u003cbr\u003eWater: Monitor young plants and keep consistent water. Once established, the can survive periods of drought. \u003cbr\u003eFertilizer: Not really necessary for mature plants, but for young\/smaller plants I recommend mixing in blood meal into the planting hole which is high in nitrogen and promotes lush leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy recipes that use Cuban Oregano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/k32FDuj0mQc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCuban Oregano \u0026amp; Citrus Mojo Marinade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xwVLt3RfHOs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCuban Oregano Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Jk-FfnNLX0g\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSofrito\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***I cannot ship this plant to Hawaii due to agricultural restrictions***\u003cbr\u003ePlease understand that I only offer USPS flat rate priority mail options for plants\/bulbs\/rhizomes. The longer they stay in transit, the greater the risk that it will arrive dead or damaged. I just want to ensure that plants arrive alive\/healthy to my customers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48728461705441,"sku":"PLANTS098","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/tri_color_cuban_oregano_1.jpg?v=1784733580","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/tri-color-cuban-oregano-live-plant","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}