General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Variegated
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Culinary Herb
Medicinal Herb
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Green-Margined Cuban Oregano
  • Indian Borage
  • Spanish Thyme
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Coleus amboinicus
  • Synonym: Plectranthus amboinicus

Photo Gallery

Leaves thick and fleshy (almost succulent-like), seem to curl inw

Color comparison between C. Amboinicus, Wedgewood and Variegatus

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