Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Herpestis monniera
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Habitat
Wet lands
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
pinkroot
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Spigelia
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Spigelia
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Spigelia
In Polish
brahmi
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Brahmi and Pinkroot
Season and care of Brahmi and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brahmi and Pinkroot Physical Information
Brahmi and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Pinkroot are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Brahmi and Pinkroot
Care of Brahmi and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.