Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Argentina
Types
Herpestis monniera
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Wet lands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Cholla
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Bacopa monnieri
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Brahmi
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Brahmi
planta Salão
In Polish
brahmi
roślin Hall
In Latin
Brahmi
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Bacopa
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Brahmi and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Cholla. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Cholla
Season and care of Brahmi and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brahmi and Cholla Physical Information
Brahmi and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Cholla are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Brahmi and Cholla
Care of Brahmi and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.