About
Orthosiphon aristatus, cat's whiskers, is a soft-wooded shrub or perennial from Southeast Asia producing the characteristic long-stamened, white or pale-lilac tubular flowers that give the plant its common name. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a warm, sheltered, frost-free garden or heated conservatory.
About the genus
Orthosiphon are soft-wooded shrubs and perennials from tropical Asia producing square stems, opposite, toothed leaves and whorled spikes of tubular flowers with very long, prominent stamens. Grown in frost-free gardens and heated conservatories.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.