Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Herpestis monniera
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Wet lands
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-8
Sunset Zone
-
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
-
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
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 viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Brahmi
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
brahmi
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Brahmi
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Properties of Brahmi and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Kwanzan Cherry. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Brahmi and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Brahmi and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Brahmi and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Brahmi and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Brahmi and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.