Description:
Java Tea / Cat’s Whiskers – Orthosiphon aristatus
Other Names: Java Tea, Kidney Tea, Kumis Kucing, Kumis Kutjing, Kitty Whiskers
A beautiful perennial flowering plant known for its striking white flower spikes with long whisker-like stamens, giving the appearance of a cat’s whiskers.
This plant makes a fantastic companion plant in the garden, helping to attract bees and other pollinators.
Java Tea grows into an attractive bush reaching up to 1.5 metres tall, making it a great addition to food forests, herb gardens, and tropical plantings.
Care
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Plant in full sun or partial shade
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Prefers rich, well-drained soil
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Keep regularly watered
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Evergreen in warm climates
This plant can also be easily propagated from stem cuttings.
Plant Size
3 × 20cm cuttings
Shipping
All items are posted on a Monday via Australia Post Express Post.
If Monday is a public holiday they will be sent Tuesday or the following Monday depending on the destination.
We aim to deliver healthy and happy plants.
