Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Herpestis monniera
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
Wet lands
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-10
Habit
-
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs Very high moisture
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Wildlife
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
Brahmi
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
brahmi
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Brahmi
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Typhales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Brahmi and Narrowleaf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Narrowleaf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Narrowleaf Cattail. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Narrowleaf Cattail 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 Narrowleaf Cattail 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 Narrowleaf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Brahmi and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brahmi and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Brahmi and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Brahmi and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Brahmi and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.