Description
xLive Indian Borage (Coleus amboinicus), 1'-2'. Hardy tropical herb with fragrant, fuzzy leaves. Ideal for indoor or outdoor gardens.
- 🌿 Aromatic Herb: Indian Borage has soft, fuzzy leaves with a strong oregano-like scent, perfect for gardens or indoor spaces.
- 🌞 Low-Maintenance Plant: Thrives in USDA zones 9-11; tolerates full sun, partial shade, and even indirect light indoors.
- 🪴 Versatile Growth: Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, or ground cover; grows 1'-2' tall with a spreading habit.
- 🌱 Easy Propagation: Multiply your plants with simple stem cuttings; perfect for sharing or expanding your garden.
- 🍽️ Culinary Use: Adds bold, savory flavor to dishes; a popular herb in tropical cuisine for its oregano-like taste.
- 💊 Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for soothing coughs, aiding digestion, and treating minor skin irritations.
- 💧 Water-Wise Plant: Succulent-like leaves store moisture; water moderately and allow soil to dry between waterings.
- 🌺 Attractive Blooms: Produces small, tubular flowers in pale blue to lavender, adding charm to any setting.
- 🛡️ Pest Resistant: Natural aroma deters many common pests; occasional aphids or mites are manageable with neem oil.
- ❄️ Cold Climate Friendly: Bring indoors during winter for year-round enjoyment; adapts well to bright windowsills.
- Common Name: Indian Borage
- Scientific Name: Coleus amboinicus
- Plant Height: 1'-2' (starter); spreads outward as it matures
- Light Requirements: Full sun, partial shade, or bright indirect light indoors
- Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soils
- Watering Needs: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
- USDA Zones: 9-11 (outdoor); indoor-friendly for colder zones
- Fertilizing: Monthly during spring and summer with balanced fertilizer
- Pruning: Regular trimming encourages bushy growth and prevents legginess
- Special Features: Succulent-like foliage, aromatic leaves, pest resistance
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Type: Starter Plant
indian borage live tropical herb 1'-2' tall , aromatic succulent-like plant for indoors or gardens , culinary & medicinal uses
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden
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