Category: Herbal Spice Medical Plants

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Cuban Oregano Plant Exotic

Cuban oregano or Mexican Mint is not like Italian oregano plants.  It’s an exotic succulent herb plant that’s extremely easy to grow.  The taste right off the plant is a bit more mild than Italian oregano but a bit sweeter too!

Cuban Oregano Succulent?

 

Yes, its a succulent desert loving plant. Unlike regular non-succulent Italian oregano, its water thrifty. The leaves and stems are thick.    Succulents are easy to grow as long as you remember one thing – do not over water.  The Cuban oregano loves early morning sun  or full sun.

Cuban oregano plant

We grew our first plant in morning sun (about 3 hrs) and the rest of the day in shade.  The plant grew into a very large in a 15 gallon pot.  We propagated many plants for the one original one we acquired many years ago

Growing Cuban Oregano Plants

 

This succulent plant stores water in the leaves and branches. The Cuban oregano takes minimal care and produces tons of great tasting herbal leaves.  Let the plant dry out 2-3 days between watering or much longer so go on your vacation and do not worry.  Make sure the soil is fast draining and the pot has a hole on the bottom.  Like all succulent plants they do not like to sit in water what-so-ever.

Harvest the leaves at any time.  Epic Grower staff waits until the leaves get big. We dehydrate the leave or use it fresh for cooking.

 

If the Cuban Oregano plant gets too big just prune it back.    Epic Grower prunes them back at least once a year. Once pruned many new branches will form in a very short time.  Use time released fertilizer once a year before spring.  The plant is an evergreen perennial.   Yes, you can propagate the plant  from cuttings.

 

Do you like herbal oils?   Add some dehydrated Cuban oregano to olive oil for cooking.   Crush the leaves on a plate, pour some vinegar/oil on top and dip bread! Wonderful full flavor and very healthy too.

 

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Ceylon Cinnamon Growing

Ceylon cinnamon scientific name cinnamon zeylanicum, true cinnamon or Sri Lanka Cinnamon. It’s a flavorful spice added to liquids, deserts and main food dishes.  Ceylon cinnamon is considered the Cadillac of cinnamon’s.  As a medical herb Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.

 

ceylon cinnamon It helps support lower blood sugar levels was a part of a study that showed it enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity. This means it may prevent or treat certain types of cancer.  Always, consult your doctor or certified herbalist before using Ceylon Cinnamon for medical uses.

 

You can harvest the plant at the age of 2yrs.   Harvest the new shouts and then left them dry out. There are many articles on how to harvest cinnamon and process the spice for usage.   Yes, you can propagate the plant from cuttings or seeds.  The seeds tend to be expensive and hard to find in the USA.  Once the plant is well established (3yrs plus) it starts to grow more branches faster.

Growing Ceylon Cinnamon

 

Growing Environment:  According to the USDA the plants hardiness zone is 9b through 11.  It’s a tropical evergreen tree grows best at low altitudes in a moist climate.  Epic Grower LLC is in North Georgia zone 7 so we grow it in a green house during our cool/cold months.   No, Epic Grower LLC does not grow this plant in the ground.

 

Sun, Water and soil:  The plant likes full sun to partial shade. It like moist soil and do not let it dry out. Make sure the soil is airy moist but not soggy. We grow the plants in pots under 70% full sunlight. It prefers alkaline sandy soil and is salt tolerant.

 

Usage: The Ceylon Cinnamon  plant has many usages as an herbal/spice and ornamental plant. By purchasing this product you agree that Epic Gower LLC and its staff are not liable what-so-ever for usage of this plant or plant parts.