Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Herpestis monniera
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Habitat
Wet lands
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
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1 - 7,15 - 17
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
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
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Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
foxtail pine
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Bacopa monnieri
sétaire pin
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Brahmi
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Brahmi
pinho foxtail
In Polish
brahmi
włośnica sosny
In Latin
Brahmi
panicum pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Brahmi and Foxtail pine
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Foxtail pine? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Foxtail pine. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Foxtail pine 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 Foxtail pine 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 Foxtail pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Brahmi and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Brahmi and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Brahmi and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Brahmi and Foxtail pine
Care of Brahmi and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.