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Back to buying options2 White Cat Whiskers Plants – Live Orthosiphon aristatus | 4–6 Inch Starters | White Flowers | Pollinator Garden Plant | No Pot
Add graceful tropical beauty and pollinator-friendly flowers to your garden with this set of 2 White Cat Whiskers plants, Orthosiphon aristatus. Also known as Java Tea, this distinctive flowering plant gets its common name from its long, delicate white stamens that extend beyond the flowers like cat whiskers.
White Cat Whiskers produces elegant white blooms during warm growing conditions and can be an attractive addition to pollinator gardens, borders, containers, and tropical or subtropical landscapes. The plants arrive as young rooted starters, so they will need time to establish and reach mature size.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live White Cat Whiskers plants
✔️ Approximately 4–6 inches tall at shipping
✔️ Rooted starter plants
✔️ Orthosiphon aristatus
✔️ Shipped without pots
✔️ Excellent for pollinator gardens and warm-climate landscapes
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: White Cat Whiskers, Java Tea
Botanical Name: Orthosiphon aristatus
Plant Type: Tropical flowering perennial
Growth Stage: Live rooted starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, organic-rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing; avoid soggy soil
Mature Height: Approximately 2–4 feet, depending on growing conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm weather
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant White Cat Whiskers in warm weather and provide consistent moisture while it establishes. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can help prevent stress while still providing enough light for flowering.
📦 Shipping Note: Plants are shipped without pots. Because these are live starter plants, some yellowing or leaf drop can occur during transit. This temporary shipping stress is normal, and plants can recover after being planted and properly cared for. Plant size may naturally vary slightly.
