Epidendrum

Brahmi

About Epidendrum and Brahmi

Epidendrum

Brahmi

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Herbs

Origin

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

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

Types

Diothonea, Auliza

Herpestis monniera

Number of Varieties

1000-

0 40000

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Habitat

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm100.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Green, Ivory

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Humidity

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Stem Planting

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Grasshoppers

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Humidity

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, 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, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

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

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EPIDENDRUM ciliare

Bacopa monnieri

Common Name

Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

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

In Hindi

Epidendrum

ब्राह्मी

In German

Epidendrum

Kleine Fettblatt

In French

Epidendrum

Bacopa monnieri

In Spanish

Epidendrum

bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé

In Greek

Epidendrum

Brahmi

In Portuguese

Epidendrum

Brahmi

In Polish

Epidendrum

brahmi

In Latin

Epidendrum

Brahmi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Scrophulariales

Family

Orchidaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Coilostylis

Bacopa

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

150060

1 27800

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Properties of Epidendrum and Brahmi

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

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Season and Care of Epidendrum and Brahmi

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

Epidendrum and Brahmi Physical Information

Epidendrum and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Brahmi are as follows:

Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Epidendrum and Brahmi

Care of Epidendrum and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.