In what kind of environment does Cuban oregano grow with more advantages?

Alternative names of Cuban oregano

Because the whole plant is furry, it is called furry fragrant Rabdosia; because it produces fragrance when touched, it is also called touch-me-fragrant (Chu Liuxiang) or a touch of fragrance. Of course, in many regions it is also called: left-hand fragrance, foreign mint, inverted-hand fragrance, Agastache rugosa, row fragrance herb, Indian mint, passing-hand fragrance, mint left-hand fragrance.

The habits of Cuban oregano

It has many branches, and the whole plant has fine dense white fuzz. Touching it releases a rich fragrance.

It likes light and can be cared for in sunlight all year round, but it is also relatively shade-tolerant.

It likes warmth and fears cold. It can only survive the winter when the temperature is above 0°C in winter.

It likes loose, well-drained soil and likes a relatively dry environment. Being too wet easily causes root rot and death.

The flower language of Cuban oregano

Happiness, good fortune and auspiciousness, optimism, and a loving heart.

Why Cuban oregano becomes fragrant only after being touched

The reason Cuban oregano gives off fragrance is similar to the principle of mimosa "being shy." When its leaves are stimulated by touch, the water inside the cells acts, causing the turgor pressure of the pulvinus to change. Unlike mimosa, the leaves of Cuban oregano do not contract under the effect of turgor pressure; instead, the stomata inside that are used for air passage expand, and a kind of easily volatile substance with an apple fragrance diffuses into the air along the stomata. In fact, Cuban oregano usually also gives off a faint fragrance, but this fragrance is relatively light and not easily noticed by people. When its leaves are touched, the leaf stomata expand, the fragrance is released, and people smell it, giving the impression that it becomes fragrant as soon as it is touched.

The value of Cuban oregano

Ornamental value: potted ornamental. It can be placed in a high place or hung indoors, and can also decorate a table or desk. The leaves can be used to make tea or brew wine, and can also be used in cooking.

Medicinal value: taking its juice with honey raw can relieve sore throat, drinking it as hot tea can relieve stomach bloating, and mashing it for external application can reduce inflammation and relieve pain.