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Cat's Whiskers Plant

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Experience the unique charm of Orthosiphon Aristatus Cat's Whiskers Plant. With delicate white or purple flowers resembling a cat's whiskers, this low maintenance plant is a must-have for any herb garden. Shop now!

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Ex Tax: $9.80

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Product Code: PLANT-SO00082

Tags: Butterfly Attracting Plants Edible Plants Landscape Plants

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Common name and scientific name	Cat's Whiskers, Kidneys Tea Plant, Misai Kuching, 猫须草 (Orthosiphon aristatus, Orthosiphon stamineus)
Growth habit and size	A perennial herb that grows upright up to 50-80cm tall.
Foliage, flower color, and texture	The leaves are smooth in green with a toothed leaf margin. The inflorescences are arranged in a conical shaped with long stamens resembling a cat's whisker in white or purple color.
Pot Size	Ø22cm x H14cm
Overall Height	25-45cm from the base of the pot
Sunlight requirements	Thrives in full sun or partial shade
Watering needs	Requires consistently moist soil; do not let the potting medium dry out between waterings.
Soil type and pH requirements	Grow best in soil with excellent drainage. Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) or 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Feeding and fertilizer needs	Feed with all-purpose organic fertilizer at least once a month to provide essential nutrients for healthy plant growth.
Pruning requirements	Gently trim away dry, brown, or yellowish leaves by using a pair of secateurs at least once a month.