Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
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Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
ब्राह्मी
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
candélabre primevère
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Brahmi
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Brahmi
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
brahmi
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Onagraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Brahmi
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Brahmi Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Brahmi are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Brahmi
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Candelabra Primrose 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.