Orthosiphon stamineus (Cat's Whiskers) - Image 10

Botanical names: Orthosiphon stamineus, Ocimum aristatum, Orthosiphon aristatus

Common name: Cat's Whiskers

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Eastern Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Orthosiphon stamineus (Cat's Whiskers) plant with white flower spikes in a green leafy cluster
Orthosiphon stamineus (Cat's Whiskers) showing numerous long white flower filaments rising above lush green foliage
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