Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
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Herpestis monniera
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Amur Maple
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
ब्राह्मी
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
érable de l'Amour
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
arce de Amur
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Amur Maple
Brahmi
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Brahmi
In Polish
klon amur
brahmi
In Latin
amur acernis
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Brahmi
Season and care of Amur Maple and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Brahmi Physical Information
Amur Maple and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Brahmi are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Brahmi
Care of Amur Maple and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.