Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Europe, Asia
Types
Herpestis monniera
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Wet lands
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
-
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
-
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
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Tatsoi
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Tatsoi
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Brahmi and Tatsoi
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Tatsoi? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Tatsoi. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Tatsoi 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 Tatsoi 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 Tatsoi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Tatsoi
Season and care of Brahmi and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Brahmi and Tatsoi Physical Information
Brahmi and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Tatsoi are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brahmi and Tatsoi
Care of Brahmi and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.