Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
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Types
Herpestis monniera
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Wet lands
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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, Requires very little pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Astilbe
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Prachtspieren
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Astilbe
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Astilbe
In Portuguese
Brahmi
astilbe
In Latin
Brahmi
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Brahmi and Astilbe
Season and care of Brahmi and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Brahmi and Astilbe Physical Information
Brahmi and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Astilbe are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Brahmi and Astilbe
Care of Brahmi and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.