I have what I think is a Cuban Oregano (different from my Oregano Thyme). I got it from an empty yard in front of a water customer's house. I wasn't really ready to find it so I didn't have shears with me. I just cut of a branch by hand (very crude cut). Then I just stuck it in the soil of my seedling bed. Weeks later, it was still alive (stoic but alive). Just playing around, I took a leaf and stuck it in the soil. I checked it earlier. It already had roots. Absolutely no care was needed. It's so easy that I'm starting to wonder if this really is an Oregano or just a weed. Hmmmm....I also took a cutting and placed it in a glass of water. It also grew roots. So there you have it. For this alleged Cuban Oregano, crude cuts, leaf cuttings, stem in soil, stem in water...they all work.
I also have an oregano plant. One day, my sister's dog bit off one of the stems and left it on the ground. When i saw the "broken stem- dont know what to call it eh" i immediately replanted it... and so far... its been growing eversince... have proven that oregano is a sturdy herb..
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle!
ReplyDeleteThe Cuban Oregano is quite a hardy plant. It grows even on inferior soil and on a variety of sunlight conditions (from direct to shaded).
However, the Italian Oregano doesn't seem to be as resilient. I have one of those too.