Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
China, Japan
Types
Herpestis monniera
-
Habitat
Wet lands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Silverthorn
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Silverthorn
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Silverthorn
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Silverthorn
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Silverthorn
In Greek
Brahmi
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Silverthorn
In Polish
brahmi
Silverthorn
In Latin
Brahmi
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rhamnales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Brahmi and Silverthorn
Season and care of Brahmi and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brahmi and Silverthorn Physical Information
Brahmi and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Silverthorn are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Brahmi and Silverthorn
Care of Brahmi and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.