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Mexican mint/Cuban oregano

PegathaPegatha Posts: 94
in Fruit & veg
hi, I have a Mexican mint (Cuban oregano) plant, I harvested the biggest leaves about 3 months ago, leaving the baby shoots to keep growing. However... it is not growing! I think it looks healthy enough, but just does not seem to be going anywhere. Any tips? Thank you in advance!


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  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,318
    Hi Pegatha  :)  it looks a bit leggy for a plectranthus, if it was mine I would be tempted to take that top shoot and start another plant.  How old is it?  The base is looking a bit woody too for a succulent. I believe they are usually grown as shorter, bushier plants.

    Often been tempted myself but not a fan of real 'spice'
    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
  • PegathaPegatha Posts: 94
    Hi, Thank you for your reply. I’m not sure how old it is, but I bought it a few months ago. 

    I’ve done as you suggested and lopped off the top and have potted this up. 

    I think it’s a herb ..? 
  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,318
    Cuban oregano or plectranthus amboinicus is indeed a herb. You might want to check out this link - 
    https://www.jekkas.com/collections/jekkapedia/products/Cuban-Oregano
    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
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