Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Southeastern Asia
Types
Herpestis monniera
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Habitat
Wet lands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light 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, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, 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
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
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Dental erosion
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Bearss Kalk
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Bearss cal
In Greek
Brahmi
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Bearss cal
In Polish
brahmi
bearss wapna
In Latin
Brahmi
bearss lime
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Brahmi and Bearss Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Bearss Lime? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Bearss Lime. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Brahmi and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Brahmi and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Brahmi and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Brahmi and Bearss Lime
Care of Brahmi and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.