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Cat Whiskers Plant (Poonaimesai)

Original price was: ₹90.00.Current price is: ₹60.00.

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The Cat Whiskers plant (Orthosiphon aristatus), known as Poonai Meesai in Tamil, is a common medicinal herb with a strong detoxifying and diuretic action, used in traditional medicine. The plant is named for its long white ”whiskers” that protrude from the purple petals that look like a cat’s whiskers and they do add a little style to any herbal garden.
Poonai Meesai is famous for cleansing and balancing the body, with special emphasis on the kidneys and urinary system. Also, it helps in gout, arthritis, and high blood pressure.
It is a perennial herb that is drought tolerant and easy to grow, perfect for containers and growing bags, or directly in your garden soil if you live in a tropical environment that does not get freezing cold in the winter. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and it is an excellent choice for both novice and professional gardeners.
Include the Poonai Meesai plant in your herbal garden and take advantage of its natural detoxifying and body beneficial effects right from your own garden.

Basic Information

  • Common Name: Cat Whiskers Plant, Java Tea
  • Scientific Name: Orthosiphon aristatus
  • Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
  • Height: 2 to 3 feet
  • Origin: Southeast Asia

Tamil Name: பூனைமிசை

Malayalam: പൂച്ചമീശ

Kannada: ಬೆಕ್ಕು ಮೀಸೆ ಗಿಡ

Telugu: జావా టీ

Hindi: जावा टी

Cat Whiskers Plant (Poonaimesai) Information

Orthosiphon aristatus T.Y.Hsieh (Cat whiskers / orthosiphon / kumis kucing / dojo tea) is a tropical flowering herbaceous perennial shrub with long stamens that resemble cat whiskers. Valued for its diuretic properties and kidney cleansing benefits, this herb makes white or purple flowers. The rich green leaves and beautiful flowers more than make up for its place in the garden. Orders made online for Buy Cat Whiskers Plant(Poonaimesai) will enable you to relish its benefits and beauty in turn both.

Cat Whiskers Plant Care

Temperature: It can be cultivated at a temperature of 20°C to 35°C in a warm environment
Soil: Needs rich well-drained loamy soil.
Water: Water sparingly, keep moist while growing.
Light Need: Full sun to partial shade
Pruning: Prune spent flowers and stems to encourage the busy growth.
Healthcare: Once established, they are easy to maintain.
Manure: Apply organic manure monthly for healthy growth of foliage and flowers.

FAQ's

1.Why your garden needs Cat Whiskers (Poonaimesai)?
A medicinal or ornamental garden would be a suitable place for this plant because it offers time-tested herbal benefits and is attractive enough for use as a decorative plant.

2. What are the uses of Cat Whiskers Plant?
It has urinary remedies and a great kidney tonic.


3. Can I grow a potful of Cat Whiskers?

Yes, it thrives in pots with reasonable drainage and sunlight.

4. How often do I water this plant?
Water when the surface of the soil seems dry; maintain moisture in hot weather.

5. Can the leaves be used to make tea?
Yes, you can drink for tea from the leaves to support your kidney and detox.

6. Does the plant require full sun?
It likes full sun, and can tolerate some shade.

7. When do cat whiskers flower?
Typically blooming in mature plants the flowering occurs white or pale purple.

8. Is this plant safe for pets?
Though always see a Veterinarian before pet contact, they are no known to be toxicity concerns.

9. How tall does the plant grow?
It is generally around two to three feet tall.

10. What is the ideal growing environment.
The ideal are warm temperatures,a rich loamy soil and plenty of sunshine.

11. Should I cut this plant?
To maintain a plant bushy and healthy, trim dead flowers and dried stems.

12. Where to buy cat whiskers
Buy Cat Whiskers Plant (Poonaimesai) online from BharathGreens, where it is grown with quality assurance and utmost care.

13. Is it easy to cultivate as a daily-use plant?
The tea should be drank with moderation and ask a herbalist about the utilisation for daily colombianindigenoususage.

14. Does it grow fast?
In suitable conditions, it does grow quickly!

15. Can you detox with it?
Actually, leaves have detoxifying and cleansing properties.


16. How at home should one be in growing the Cat Whiskers Plant (Poonaimesai)?
In well-drained soil, in full sun. Water frequently and prune to encourage bushy growth after flowering.

17. Poonaimesai (Cat Whiskers Plant) has medicinal property?
It is antiviral and anti-inflammatory, high in antioxidants and also antibacterial and diuretic

Weight 0.5 kg

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Original price was: ₹90.00.Current price is: ₹60.00.
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