Cape Daisy

Brahmi

About Cape Daisy and Brahmi

Cape Daisy

Brahmi

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Herbs

Origin

South Africa

Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India

Types

Asteraceae

Herpestis monniera

Number of Varieties

25-

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Habitat

gardens

Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-11-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm100.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Purple

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Silver

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic, toothed

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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

Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies

Grasshoppers

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover

Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'

Bacopa monnieri

Common Name

African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy

brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort

In Hindi

Cape Daisy

ब्राह्मी

In German

Cape Daisy

Kleine Fettblatt

In French

Cape Daisy

Bacopa monnieri

In Spanish

Margarita del Cabo

bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé

In Greek

Cape Daisy

Brahmi

In Portuguese

Cape Daisy

Brahmi

In Polish

Cape Daisy

brahmi

In Latin

Cape Daisy

Brahmi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Scrophulariales

Family

Asteraceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Osteospermum

Bacopa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

‎Calenduleae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

8560

1 27800

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Properties of Cape Daisy and Brahmi

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Daisy and Brahmi? We provide you with everything About Cape Daisy and Brahmi. Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns and Brahmi doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Daisy has allergic reactions like and Brahmi has allergic reactions like . 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 Cape Daisy and Brahmi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Brahmi

Season and care of Cape Daisy and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cape Daisy and Brahmi Physical Information

Cape Daisy and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Brahmi are as follows:

Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Cape Daisy and Brahmi

Care of Cape Daisy and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy 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.