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