Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Southeastern Asia
Types
Herpestis monniera
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Habitat
Wet lands
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders
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
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Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
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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
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Bluewings
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Bluewings
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Bluewings
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Bluewings
In Greek
Brahmi
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Bluewings
In Polish
brahmi
Bluewings
In Latin
Brahmi
Bluewings
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Brahmi and Bluewings
Season and care of Brahmi and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluewings season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Brahmi and Bluewings Physical Information
Brahmi and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Bluewings are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Brahmi and Bluewings
Care of Brahmi and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.