Cat's Whiskers 貓鬚草 (Orthosiphon Aristatus - Misai Kucing)
$10.10
incl. GST
- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
- Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.
PRODUCT MEASUREMENT
- Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
- 50cm for POT SIZE 18cm(Ø)
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Cat whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus) is an evergreen member of the mint family and its showy white blossoms set it apart from the crowd.
- The flowers stand above the plant’s shiny, dark-green leaves, and the color contrast sets off the snowy blooms beautifully
- The long, elegant stamens look just like white cat whiskers, which is how the plant got its name.
- A cat whiskers plant is an upright plant that looks stunning beside trailing and mounding plants.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- It prefers well-drained soil high in organic content.
- It helps if you work several inches of organic compost into the soil before you grow a cat whiskers plant.
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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT
- Fertilize cat whiskers once in spring and once again in summer for the best blooms.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- You'll get the most flowers if you grow a cat whiskers plant in full sun in mild climates.
- In very hot regions, however, it is better if you find a garden location that gets some afternoon shade.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- You'll need to water the plant whenever the top few inches of soil feel dry.