Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
-
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
ब्राह्मी
In German
Candlenut Baum
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
arbre Candlenut
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Brahmi
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Brahmi
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
brahmi
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Brahmi
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candlenut and Brahmi
Season and care of Candlenut and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candlenut and Brahmi Physical Information
Candlenut and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Brahmi are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candlenut and Brahmi
Care of Candlenut and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Candlenut 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.