Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
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Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
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Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Winter heath
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
ब्राह्मी
In German
Alpine Heath
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Alpine Heath
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Brahmi
In Polish
Alpine Heath
brahmi
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Brahmi
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Ericaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Brahmi
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Brahmi Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Brahmi are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Brahmi
Care of Alpine Heath and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Alpine Heath 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.