Secret Garden confirms availability, sends current photos and order updates, and includes free similar plants with every order. Pickup is free; Eagle River delivery is $10 or free on local orders over $100.
Cuban oregano, Plectranthus amboinicus, is not true oregano. It is a tender, thick-leaved aromatic herb in the mint family. The leaves hold water, so it should be grown more like a succulent herb than a soft annual herb.
Uses
Best uses and placement
Bright indoor windows, summer porch pots, and herb collections
Strong aromatic foliage for careful culinary use
Cuttings and propagation practice
A plant that can move inside before cold weather
Growing notes
Growing conditions
Use bright light and a pot that drains. Dense wet soil is the main problem with this plant.
Let the top of the mix dry before watering again. The thick leaves store water.
Pinch growing tips to keep the plant fuller.
Bring it indoors before nights get cold. Treat it as tender in Alaska.
Cuttings root best when the plant is actively growing and the stem is not soft from overwatering.
Plant health
Problems to watch for
Soft stems near the soil line usually mean too much water or a cold wet pot.
Weak pale growth means it needs more light.
Leaves and stems can bruise or snap during transport.
The flavor is strong. Use small amounts first if you have not cooked with it before.
Current condition
Check before pickup
How full the current 3 inch plants are
Whether the plant has been outside or kept protected
A photo of the branching if you want a fuller plant for cuttings
Whether a 1 gallon plant would be a better fit for your order
Order process
After you place a request
We send photos and full updates as orders are prepared.
Every order includes free similar plants matched to what was ordered.
Pickup and delivery timing are confirmed before plants leave the greenhouse.
Use the order notes for timing, substitutions, pot size, and whether the plant is going indoors, outdoors, or into a greenhouse.
