Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
New Zealand
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
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Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Blue
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Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oval
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
ब्राह्मी
In German
Cabbage tree
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
arbre de chou
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
árbol de la col
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
Brahmi
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
Brahmi
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
brahmi
In Latin
brassica ligno
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asparagaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
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Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Brahmi
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage Tree and Brahmi Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Brahmi are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Brahmi
Care of Cabbage Tree and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.