Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
-
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Well Drained
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Bluebeard
ब्राह्मी
In German
Blaubart
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Bluebeard
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Barba Azul
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Brahmi
In Polish
Sinobrody
brahmi
In Latin
Bluebeard
Brahmi
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Verbenaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Brahmi
Season and care of Bluebeard and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluebeard and Brahmi Physical Information
Bluebeard and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Brahmi are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bluebeard and Brahmi
Care of Bluebeard and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bluebeard 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.