Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Not Avaialble
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Lake Sides, savannahs
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Crickets
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Giant Silvergrass
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Giant Silvergrass
ब्राह्मी
In German
Riesenschilf
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
géant silvergrass
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Giant Silvergrass
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Giant Silvergrass
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Silvergrass gigante
Brahmi
In Polish
Giant Silvergrass
brahmi
In Latin
Giant Silvergrass
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Giant Silvergrass and Brahmi
Season and care of Giant Silvergrass and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Silvergrass and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Silvergrass and Brahmi Physical Information
Giant Silvergrass and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Silvergrass and Brahmi are as follows:
Giant Silvergrass flower color:
Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Brahmi
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Silvergrass 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 Giant Silvergrass 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.