Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Herpestis monniera
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Chionodoxa
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Chionodoxa
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Brahmi
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Chionodoxa
In Polish
brahmi
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Brahmi
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brahmi and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Chionodoxa. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Brahmi and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brahmi and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Brahmi and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Brahmi and Chionodoxa
Care of Brahmi and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.