Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Herpestis monniera
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Wet lands
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, 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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Showy Purposes, 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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Brahmi
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
brahmi
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Brahmi
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Brahmi and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Dame's Rocket. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Brahmi and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brahmi and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Brahmi and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brahmi and Dame's Rocket
Care of Brahmi and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.