Cat's Whiskers Bonsai
NameCat's Whiskers Bonsai
Species NameOrthosiphon aristatus
Common NameCat's Whiskers
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesUnique white flowers with prominent, long stamens resembling cat's whiskers, and known for its medicinal uses in traditional herbal medicine.
Description
This specimen, identified as Orthosiphon aristatus or Cat's Whiskers, presents a single, upright herbaceous stem. While not a traditional woody bonsai, its growth habit could be conceptually aligned with an informal-upright style, featuring distinctive white flowers with long, whisker-like stamens. It is a herbaceous plant known for its ornamental and medicinal properties.
