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| Identification |
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Genus
Plectranthus
Species
amboinicus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Mexican mint
Indian borage
Spanish thyme
French thyme
soup mint
Indian mint
country borage
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11219
Data source
HtZn p156
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 10a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 30� Fahrenheit. Plectranthus amboinicus needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for Mexican mint (also known as Indian borage, Spanish thyme, French thyme, soup mint, Indian mint and country borage) is one that is rich. Full sun to light shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It does well in well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Plectranthus amboinicus is most often used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
lemon scented leaves when rubbed
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Plectranthus amboinicus is a perennial. Leaves: Mexican mint (locally known in some parts as Indian borage, Spanish thyme, French thyme, soup mint, Indian mint and country borage) has rounded leaves with toothed edges in arranged in whorls. Flowers: This plant has flowers in spikes. The flowers are typically of a blue color.
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