White Cat whisker flower plant Java Tea, medicine plant- 1 live plant 8 to 12 in tall ready to bloom
Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea
Orthosiphon aristatus
Height:18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing:9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness:USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6° C (20° F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8° C (25° F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1° C (30° F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7° C (35° F)USDA Zone 11: above 4.5° C (40° F)Sun Exposure:Full Sun Sun to Partial
Color:White
Bloom Time:Late Summer/Early Fall
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Requires moist soil;do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Seed Collecting:Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
orthhosiphon,also known as Java Tea, is a medicinal plant native to South East Asia and some parts of tropical Australia.It is an herbaceous shrub which grows to a height of 1.5 meters. Orthosiphon is a popular garden plant because of its unique flower,which is white and bluish with filaments resembling a cat's whiskers.In the wild, the plant can be seen growing in the forests and along roadsides.
Common names in Southeast Asia are Misai Kucing (Malaysia), Kumis Kucing and Remujung (Indonesia), and Yaa Nuat Maeo (Thailand).
The scientific names are Orthosiphon Stamineus Benth, Ocimum Aristatum BI and Orthosiphon Aristatus (
Orthosiphon stamineus (Malay: kumis kucing) is a traditional herb that is widely grown in tropical areas. The two general species, Orthosiphon stamineus “purple" and Orthosiphon stamineus “white” have essential medicinal properties able to treat diabetes, kidney and urinary disorders, high blood pressure and bone or muscular pain.
Cat whisker also known as java tea has been introduce in the western since early 20th century.Though it is popular as a medicinal herb , the fact is, it is also tasty as a drink.The preparation of java tea is similar as other tea. It is soaked in hot boiling water for about 3 minutes, before add honey or milk.It can be easily prepared as garden tea from the dried leave. Nowadays, there quite a number of product derive from cat whisker
Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea
Orthosiphon aristatus
Height:18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing:9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness:USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6° C (20° F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8° C (25° F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1° C (30° F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7° C (35° F)USDA Zone 11: above 4.5° C (40° F)Sun Exposure:Full Sun Sun to Partial
Color:White
Bloom Time:Late Summer/Early Fall
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Requires moist soil;do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Seed Collecting:Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
orthhosiphon,also known as Java Tea, is a medicinal plant native to South East Asia and some parts of tropical Australia.It is an herbaceous shrub which grows to a height of 1.5 meters. Orthosiphon is a popular garden plant because of its unique flower,which is white and bluish with filaments resembling a cat's whiskers.In the wild, the plant can be seen growing in the forests and along roadsides.
Common names in Southeast Asia are Misai Kucing (Malaysia), Kumis Kucing and Remujung (Indonesia), and Yaa Nuat Maeo (Thailand).
The scientific names are Orthosiphon Stamineus Benth, Ocimum Aristatum BI and Orthosiphon Aristatus (
Orthosiphon stamineus (Malay: kumis kucing) is a traditional herb that is widely grown in tropical areas. The two general species, Orthosiphon stamineus “purple" and Orthosiphon stamineus “white” have essential medicinal properties able to treat diabetes, kidney and urinary disorders, high blood pressure and bone or muscular pain.
Cat whisker also known as java tea has been introduce in the western since early 20th century.Though it is popular as a medicinal herb , the fact is, it is also tasty as a drink.The preparation of java tea is similar as other tea. It is soaked in hot boiling water for about 3 minutes, before add honey or milk.It can be easily prepared as garden tea from the dried leave. Nowadays, there quite a number of product derive from cat whisker
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