Cuban oregano gives off a fragrance that helps you avoid mosquito bites in summer

Cuban oregano is a very cute plant, with thick green leaves covered in a layer of small white fuzz that makes you want to touch and squeeze them. And if you cannot resist touching its leaves at this point, it will give off a fragrance, which is how Cuban oregano got its name. It also has a mosquito-repelling effect. Not only is its appearance cute, but its effects are lovely too!

When you touch its leaves, the leaves are stimulated, the air pores inside expand, and the plant's own scent is released into the air through the pores. The fragrance of Cuban oregano is a very fresh and comfortable scent, just like the feeling its appearance gives people. The fragrance carries a kind of sweetness. How should I describe it? Lean in and take a sniff, and it smells very much like the scent given off by apples.

Cuban oregano is a fairly easygoing plant. It likes light and can be placed in the sun for outdoor growing, but there is also no problem at all with keeping it indoors in a shady spot. It is relatively afraid of cold, and in the cold winter season (especially in winter in the north), it needs to be placed indoors to avoid the cold.

One thing to note during cultivation is that it does not like moisture. For this plant, which is afraid of waterlogging, special attention must be paid to the soil mix. The soil must not use soil with high clay content; for example, soil dug up casually from roadside anywhere is very unsuitable. It is also not recommended to use all garden soil. Mix in a little coal cinder and coarse sand to increase aeration, and you can also lay a layer of carbon balls at the bottom for drainage.

Cuban oregano roots rot very easily. In the rainy season or in seasons with high humidity, pay attention to controlling water, and place it indoors to avoid rain, otherwise a single rainstorm will very likely drown it. After the root system has grown steadily, you can also occasionally loosen the soil for it. This not only helps the soil ventilate and breathe, but also benefits root growth. When loosening the soil, do it gently to avoid damaging the roots.

The round, plump leaves of Cuban oregano are an excellent "indicator gauge." Only when there is plenty of sunlight do the leaves become round and thick, and their color also becomes more emerald green. When there is a lack of sunlight, they become dull and even yellowish, so by observing the leaf color you can tell whether it is time to "add sunlight." When there is a lack of water, the leaves also become dry and shriveled, while with sufficient water the leaves are plump, which means it has drunk its fill and watering can be controlled.