Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Central America, North America
Types
Herpestis monniera
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Edible dye
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Wunderblume
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Brahmi
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Maravilha
In Polish
brahmi
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Brahmi
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brahmi and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Mirabilis Jalapa. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Brahmi and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Brahmi and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Brahmi and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Brahmi and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Brahmi and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.