Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
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Types
Herpestis monniera
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Wet lands
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
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 Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Mixed Border
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
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Oleaster
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Elaeagnus
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Elaeagnus
In Greek
Brahmi
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Elaeagnus
In Polish
brahmi
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Brahmi
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Brahmi and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Brahmi and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brahmi and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Brahmi and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Brahmi and Elaeagnus
Care of Brahmi and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.