Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Herpestis monniera
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Glossy abelia
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In German
Abelia
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Abelia
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Abelia
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Portuguese
Abelia
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Scrophulariales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abelia and Brahmi
Season and care of Abelia and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Brahmi season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Brahmi Physical Information
Abelia and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Brahmi are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Brahmi
Care of Abelia and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.