Brahmi

Meadow Phlox

About Brahmi and Meadow Phlox

Brahmi

Meadow Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Flowering Plants

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Herpestis monniera

Number of Varieties

-60

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Habitat

Wet lands

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

100.00 cm38.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Grasshoppers

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders

Aging, Antispasmodic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Bacopa monnieri

PHLOX maculata

Common Name

brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort

Meadow Phlox

In Hindi

ब्राह्मी

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

Kleine Fettblatt

Wiese Phlox

In French

Bacopa monnieri

Meadow Phlox

In Spanish

bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé

prado Phlox

In Greek

Brahmi

Meadow Phlox

In Portuguese

Brahmi

Meadow Phlox

In Polish

brahmi

łąka Phlox

In Latin

Brahmi

Phlox meadow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Solanales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Bacopa

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6070

1 27800

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Properties of Brahmi and Meadow Phlox

Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Meadow Phlox? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Meadow Phlox. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Brahmi and Meadow Phlox

Season and care of Brahmi and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Brahmi and Meadow Phlox Physical Information

Brahmi and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Meadow Phlox are as follows:

Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Brahmi and Meadow Phlox

Care of Brahmi and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.