Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Types
Herpestis monniera
Zingiber officinale, Alpinia purpurata
Habitat
Wet lands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, 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
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
CURCUMA
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Ginger
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Ingwer
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Gingembre
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Jengibre
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Gengibre
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Zingiberales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Bacopa
Zingiber Mill.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Brahmi and Ginger Plant
Season and care of Brahmi and Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginger Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Ginger Plant is while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Plant is .
Brahmi and Ginger Plant Physical Information
Brahmi and Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Ginger Plant are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brahmi and Ginger Plant
Care of Brahmi and Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Ginger Plant 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 Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering.