VICKS PLANT / CUBAN OREGANO - Plectranthus tomentosa - 4 X 10CM CUTINGS

4 X  READY-TO PLANT OFFSETS FROM THE MOTHER PLANT

Vicks Plant (Plectranthus tomentosa) (also known as Cuban Oregano): A member of the mint family and has  thin succulent leaves. It's known for the minty, camphor fragrance of its leaves.

The Vicks plant, is a rare succulent perennial herb cascading herb, perfect for hanging baskets. It is named for it's relaxing methanol fragrance synonymous with the vapor rub. Vicks' bright green velvety foliage has a minty, menthol aroma. It produces large quantities of showy, lavender blooms. Purple blooms are loved by butterflies and bees, but does a great job of warding of mosquitoes. "Tomentose" refers to the fuzzy, velvety coating that covers the whole plant. The undersides of the leaves are lined with raised veins and the edges are scalloped.

You can boil it and make tea with the leaves. you can also mix it with petroleum jelly. to make your own Vicks Vaporub.