Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
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Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
ब्राह्मी
In German
Applemint Baum
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Applemint Arbre
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Brahmi
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
brahmi
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Applemint and Brahmi
Season and care of Applemint and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Brahmi Physical Information
Applemint and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Brahmi are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Applemint and Brahmi
Care of Applemint and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint 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.