Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Central America, South America
Types
Herpestis monniera
Persea americana
Habitat
Wet lands
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
एवोकाडो
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Avocado
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Avocat
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Aguacate
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Abacate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Laurales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Brahmi and Avocado
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Avocado? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Avocado. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Avocado doesn't have thorns. Also Brahmi does not have fragrant flowers. Brahmi has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue and Stomach pain and Avocado has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue and Stomach pain. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brahmi and Avocado and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Avocado
Season and care of Brahmi and Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brahmi and Avocado Physical Information
Brahmi and Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Avocado are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brahmi and Avocado
Care of Brahmi and Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Avocado pruning is done 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 Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.