Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
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Types
Herpestis monniera
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Bacopa monnieri
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
ब्राह्मी
Zonal Geranium
In German
Kleine Fettblatt
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Bacopa monnieri
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Brahmi
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Brahmi
zonal Geranium
In Polish
brahmi
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Brahmi
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Geraniales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Brahmi and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Zonal Geranium. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brahmi and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Brahmi and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Brahmi and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Brahmi and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Brahmi and Zonal Geranium
Care of Brahmi and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.