Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Australia
Types
Herpestis monniera
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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, Sand
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
बोतल ट्री
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Flaschenbaum
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Brahmi
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Bottle Tree
In Polish
brahmi
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Brahmi
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Bacopa
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Properties of Brahmi and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Bottle Tree. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Brahmi and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Brahmi and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Brahmi and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Brahmi and Bottle Tree
Care of Brahmi and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.