Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Flower Color
Magenta, Black
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
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
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Cranesbill
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ब्राह्मी
In German
Hortensie
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Hortensia
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Hortensia
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Brahmi
In Polish
Hortensja
brahmi
Family
Geraniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Cranesbill and Brahmi
Wondering what are the properties of Cranesbill and Brahmi? We provide you with everything About Cranesbill and Brahmi. Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and Brahmi doesn't have thorns. Also Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Brahmi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Cranesbill and Brahmi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cranesbill and Brahmi
Season and care of Cranesbill and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Cranesbill and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer and Brahmi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cranesbill and Brahmi Physical Information
Cranesbill and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Cranesbill and Brahmi are as follows:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cranesbill and Brahmi
Care of Cranesbill and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.