Mexican Mint, Cuban Oregano, Mother of all herbs (Coleus amboinicus)

Mexican Mint / Cuban Oregano – Coleus amboinicus
(Also known as Mother of Herbs or Indian Borage)

Description:
Mexican Mint (Coleus amboinicus) is a versatile edible herb and excellent companion plant for the garden. Known by many names including Cuban Oregano and Mother of Herbs, this hardy plant is valued for both its culinary uses and its ability to help deter insects in outdoor growing areas.

The plant produces soft, aromatic leaves and small white flowers that attract native bees and beneficial insects, making it a great addition to food forests, vegetable gardens, and permaculture systems.

Mother of Herbs also makes an excellent indoor plant when placed in a warm room with plenty of natural light. It grows quickly and can be used as a living mulch, groundcover, or grown in pots and hanging baskets.

Plant Characteristics

• Botanical name: Coleus amboinicus

• Common names: Mexican Mint, Cuban Oregano, Mother of Herbs

• Fast-growing herb

• White flowers that attract native bees

• Helps deter insects in the garden

• Suitable for pots, hanging baskets, or garden beds

• Great companion plant for vegetable and fruit gardens

Taste:
A strong, aromatic herb often used as an all-purpose culinary herb, similar to oregano. It pairs well with savoury dishes and is sometimes called Fruit Salad Herb due to its fresh flavour.

Care Instructions

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Feed with compost annually

• Very easy to grow and maintain

• Ideal for pots, hanging baskets, or garden beds

Plant Size
1 plant similar to photo – 50 mm pot

Shipping
All items are posted on Monday via Australia Post Express Post. If Monday falls on a public holiday, orders will be sent Tuesday or the following Monday depending on destination. We aim to deliver healthy, happy plants.

Please note: No shipping to SA, WA, NT, or TAS due to quarantine restrictions.