Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Polynesia
Types
Herpestis monniera
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Habitat
Wet lands
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
False Aralia
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
falsch Aralia
In French
Bacopa monnieri
faux Aralia
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Brahmi
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Aralia false
In Polish
brahmi
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Brahmi
falsum Aralia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Brahmi and False Aralia
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and False Aralia? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and False Aralia. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and False Aralia 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 False Aralia 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 False Aralia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and False Aralia
Season and care of Brahmi and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brahmi and False Aralia Physical Information
Brahmi and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and False Aralia are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Brahmi and False Aralia
Care of Brahmi and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.