Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Babylon
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, 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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
ब्राह्मी
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
Brahmi
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Brahmi
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
brahmi
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Salicaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Brahmi
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Brahmi Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Brahmi are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Brahmi
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow 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.