Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
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Types
Herpestis monniera
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Wet lands
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Rhododendron
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
rhododendron
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Rhododendron
In French
Bacopa monnieri
rhododendron
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
rododendro
In Greek
Brahmi
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Brahmi
rododendro
In Polish
brahmi
rododendron
In Latin
Brahmi
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Bacopa
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Brahmi and Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Rhododendron. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Rhododendron
Season and care of Brahmi and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Brahmi and Rhododendron Physical Information
Brahmi and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Rhododendron are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Brahmi and Rhododendron
Care of Brahmi and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.