Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Herpestis monniera
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Wet lands
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
White Cedar
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Brahmi
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Brahmi
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
brahmi
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Brahmi
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Properties of Brahmi and Techny Arborvitae
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Techny Arborvitae? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Techny Arborvitae. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Brahmi and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Brahmi and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Brahmi and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brahmi and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Brahmi and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.