What soil is better for growing Cuban oregano?

I. Growth habits

It quite likes sunlight and can be grown in the sun all year round, but it will not die if placed in a shaded area. It is rather afraid of cold, and overwintering requires temperatures above zero. It likes loose, breathable soil with good drainage and is not tolerant of moisture; if it is very wet, the roots easily rot and it dies.

II. Suitable soil

You can grow it the same way you grow succulents. They are both very drought-tolerant, but neither likes moisture, so the soil must have good water permeability and contain plenty of particles. You do not need very good soil to grow it; peat plus perlite is very good. If you do not have these two materials, then ordinary garden soil plus crushed coal cinders also works. The best is sandy soil; mixing river sand into the soil can help it drain. Laying crushed stone at the bottom of the flowerpot can prevent the drainage holes from getting clogged.

III. Care notes

1. If the flowerpot drains well, watering does not need to be very precise. Just wait until the soil in the pot is dry and then water thoroughly. Do not think about watering it all day long. If too much water is given, its roots easily rot and the leaves also turn yellow. Many people kill it because of this.

2. It needs plenty of sunlight. Only with high-intensity light will its fleshy leaves be thick; otherwise the leaves will be very thin and flat. You also cannot use high-intensity light all at once; you must proceed gradually. It is not tolerant of severe cold, needs ventilation and breathability, and should be grown in an area with relatively good air circulation.