Orthosiphon Species, Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea (Orthosiphon aristatus)
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Orthosiphon stamineus. Photo taken at Naples Botanical Garden, FL Nov 2004
Very, very light purple
The powerful flower, late Dec'04
It flowers non stop, one of my favorites.
even more mesmerizing as they open up!
Taken by MotherNature4 in semi-shade her back yard.
Ball-shaped bloom
White Cat's Whiskers in a container planter
This photo was taken from my small farm in Perak, Malaysia.
From planting to blooming. This photo was taken from my small farm in Perak, Malaysia.
Cat Whiskers in morning sun.
Cat's Whiskers in Bali, Indonesia, October 1991
Orthosiphon grandiflorus Boiding หญ้าหนวดแมว
Orthosiphon grandiflorus Boiding
Cat Whiskers Plant
Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
White flowers stand out from across the garden in mid July central FL
Blooms stand out in the garden - late Sept. zone 9b FL
Photo courtesy of and copyright of Armella Maria Pratt from Hervey Bay, Queensland
Photo courtesy of, copyright of Alison Bethell of Bucca, Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.
Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea (Orthosiphon aristatus) bloom stalk in late afternoon sunlight; 10/10/2017; San Antonio, TX
Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea (Orthosiphon aristatus) bloom stalk at night with flash; 10/10/2017; San Antonio, TX
Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea (Orthosiphon aristatus) bloom buds about to open in late afternoon sunlight; 10/10/2017; San Antonio, TX
Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea (Orthosiphon aristatus) bloom stalk as seen from the top; 10/10/2017; San Antonio, TX
The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan, New South Wales. Copyright Karlo Taliana, Sydney, Australia.
Copyright of and photo courtesy of Karlo Taliana from Sydney, Australia.
In white. Photo courtesy of and copyright of Carolle Gadd from Gympie, Queensland, Australia.
Photo courtesy of and copyright of Carolle Gadd from Gympie, Queensland, Australia.
In purple! Photo courtesy of and copyright of Carolle Gadd from Gympie, Queensland, Australia.
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Orthosiphon Species, Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea
Orthosiphon aristatus
| Type: | Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 9-11, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |