Plectranthus hadiensis tomentosus Vicks plant is commonly known as ‘Cuban oregano’. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family and originates from South Africa. This winter-dormant plant reaches 24 to 30 inches (61-75cm) in height.
Growth Rate
The growth rate of this plant is fast.
Flowering
The Vicks plant blooms in attractive purple shades.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
These plants need regular water and when you water it again, let the soil dry out. Try to change the water every two days. Do not overwater and fertilize once during the growing season.
Soil
The Cuban oregano plant needs well-drained organic-rich soil to germinate.
Hardiness
The hardiness of this species is 9b to 11b, with a frost tolerance of -6.7°C to -3.9°C (19.94°F to 24.98 °F).
Light
Plectranthus hadiensis tomentosus needs Full sun to partial shade. When it grows under shady or partly shady conditions, the plant becomes scraggly.
Propagation
The fastest way to propagate the Cuban oregano is to purchase a young plant from the nursery. But you can easily cut the stem to propagate. Seeds are not commonly available.
Plectranthus hadiensis tomentosus Vicks plant is a great addition to a variety of settings. It is a must-have for plant lovers.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Spring-early fall |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cuban oregano |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Flower | Purple |
| Frost Tolerance | -6.7 °c To -3.9 °c |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Height | 24 to 30 inches (61-75cm) |
| Origin | South africa |
| Scientific Name | 2 inch Plectranthus hadiensis tomentosus Vick's Plant |
| Shape | Rosette |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
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United StatesPlectranthus Vick's Plant
Such a cute little plant. Arrived in great condition
United StatesFinally
This plectranthus likes me! He really likes me! Most plectranthus fade relatively quickly here in the low desert. These bask .25 of the day and flourish. Here they are with Cousin Ernstii
United StatesSuch a pretty little pop of green!
For a more delicate plant it was lovingly packed and shipped with no breakage, and arrived very healthy. It is right at home on my patio, and is already showing new growth!
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United Statesthese little Vicks plants
they are growing wonderfully