Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
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Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content 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
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
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Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
ब्राह्मी
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Jacob's Ladder
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
Brahmi
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
brahmi
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
Brahmi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Brahmi
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacob's Ladder and Brahmi Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Brahmi are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Brahmi
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder 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.