Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
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Herpestis monniera
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark 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
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
ब्राह्मी
In German
Tabernaemontana
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Tabernaemontana
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Brahmi
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
brahmi
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Scrophulariales
Family
Apocynaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Bacopa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Brahmi
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Brahmi Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Brahmi are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Brahmi
Care of Crape Jasmine and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.