Description
Homegrown and cared for by our TCMGA Demonstration Garden Greenhouse Master Gardener volunteers.
Picture and description may vary from plants purchased. Some plants donated from Master Gardeners may have unknown variety and/or color of plant
Common Name: Cuban Oregano, Coleus amboinicus
Type: Semi-Succulent herb
Family: Lamiaceae
Zone: 9 to 11
Height: 1.00 to 3.00 feet
Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet
Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Description: Trumpet-shaped flowers in pink, white and lavender are rare
Sun: Part shade
Water: Dry to medium, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low
Leaf: Rounded, thick, and velvety and grow in pairs around the stem; variegated, green with white edges, deeply toothed margin, strong pungent and musky aroma
Tolerate: Drought
NOTE: Toxic to cats, dogs and horses
Common Name: Spider Plant, Airplane Plant
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asparagaceae
Zone: 9 to 11
Height: 1.00 to 2.00 feet
Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet
Bloom Time: Flowers freely
Bloom Description: Small, white star-like flowers, developing into tiny plantlets
Sun: Part shade to Full shade
Water: Moderate, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Insignificant
Leaf: Colorful, variegated, narrow leaves with creamy white stripes
Tolerate: Drought, Heavy Shade, Dry Soil
