Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
World/Pandemic
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
242
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
-9999
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In German
Orchidee
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Orchidée
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Orquídea
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Portuguese
orquídea
Brahmi
In Polish
orquídea
brahmi
In Latin
Epidendrum
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Orchidaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Encyclia and Brahmi
Season and care of Encyclia and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Brahmi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Encyclia and Brahmi Physical Information
Encyclia and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Brahmi are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Encyclia and Brahmi
Care of Encyclia and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Encyclia 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.