Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
-
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Black Currant
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Black Currant
ब्राह्मी
In German
Black Currant
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
groseille noire
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
negro Grosella
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Brahmi
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Brahmi
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
brahmi
In Latin
nigrum currants
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Currant and Brahmi
Season and care of Black Currant and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Brahmi Physical Information
Black Currant and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Brahmi are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Brahmi
Care of Black Currant and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant 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 Black Currant 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.