How to propagate Cuban oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus) by cuttings so they root and survive quickly? Try doing this

Cuban oregano is famous for releasing its fragrance when touched, but if you want to grow it well, besides focusing on light and watering management, what matters more is that during the growing season it needs frequent topping and pinching. This not only prevents leggy growth, controls the plant's shape and encourages branching, but also makes the potted plant more attractive.

But generally, don't throw away the pruned branches, otherwise you waste resources, because these branches can usually be used for cutting propagation. And if we use these branches for cutting propagation, we also need to consider the survival rate. So how should the pruned Cuban oregano branches be propagated by cuttings to get a higher survival rate?

First, we need to clean up these cut Cuban oregano branches, select the ones in good condition, then set them aside to let the wounds dry, to avoid infection after planting. But do not put them directly in the sun to bake; instead, put them in a cool, ventilated place and let them air-dry slowly. Generally, once you see the wounds have sealed and dried, they can be used for cutting propagation.

Next, you need to prepare a flower pot and cutting medium; it is best to choose a shallower pot. If the pot is too deep, the water in the pot is often difficult to evaporate quickly after watering, especially the water in the deeper soil, which easily accumulates. Over time, this easily causes waterlogging in the pot, which makes the base of the cuttings rot and lowers the cutting survival rate.

If the pot is too deep, you can put a layer of granules with strong air and water permeability at the bottom as a drainage layer. Then add the potting soil and insert the cut branches, whose wounds have dried, into it. Since Cuban oregano is very sensitive to water and afraid of waterlogging, you should ensure it is better dry than waterlogged, so the permeability inside the pot must be strong, and shallow planting is suitable.

After setting up a suitable environment in the pot, use a spray bottle to moisten the medium in the pot, then evenly insert these cut Cuban oregano branches into the pot. Note that although the cutting medium does not need to be too thick, the insertion depth should be slightly deeper, and the spacing should be controlled well, with the leaves of the branches facing outward from the pot.

After completing the cuttings, do not rush to water, since we used moist soil for cutting, and Cuban oregano itself is relatively drought-tolerant. Just place the pot in a cool, ventilated place for care, and during this time, if the medium dries out, simply spray a little water to keep it moist. Generally, in about a week, the cuttings will grow new roots, with a very high survival rate.