Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Eastern Australia
Types
Herpestis monniera
Shrub
Habitat
Wet lands
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Brahmi
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
brahmi
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Brahmi
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Brahmi and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Brahmi and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Brahmi and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Brahmi and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Brahmi and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Brahmi and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.