Poonaimeesai(Java Tea or Cat's Whiskers)-Medicinal plant
Maintenance Level
Low
Placements
Semishade
Toxic
No
Fragrance
Mild fragrance
Seasons
spring and summer
Plant Height
Up to 2 feet
Water Frequency
Winter
Water sparingly
Summer
Water regularly
Fertilizer Frequency
Winter
No need
Summer
Monthly once
- <b>Scientific Name:</b><br>Orthosiphon aristatus<br>- Appearance: Cat's Whisker is a flowering plant with white or purple flowers featuring long, whisker-like stamens. <br> - <b>Native Habitat: </b><br> Native to tropical Asia, including India and Southeast Asia. <br> - <b>Growth Habit: </b><br> An upright plant that can grow up to 1-2 feet tall.
<b>Height: </b><br> Can grow up to 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) tall. <br> <b> Spread: </b><br> Spreads around 1-2 feet wide. <br> <b>Growth Rate: </b><br> Moderate growth rate.
- <b>Health Benefits: </b><br> Used to treat various ailments, including kidney stones and urinary tract infections. <br> - <b>Attracts Pollinators: </b><br> Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Dos
- <b>Scientific Name:</b><br>Orthosiphon aristatus<br>- Appearance: Cat's Whisker is a flowering plant with white or purple flowers featuring long, whisker-like stamens. <br> - <b>Native Habitat: </b><br> Native to tropical Asia, including India and Southeast Asia. <br> - <b>Growth Habit: </b><br> An upright plant that can grow up to 1-2 feet tall.
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