Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
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Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
-
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
jumping cholla
ब्राह्मी
In German
jumping cholla
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
jumping cholla
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
jumping cholla
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
jumping cholla
Brahmi
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
Brahmi
In Polish
jumping cholla
brahmi
In Latin
jumping cholla
Brahmi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cactaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Bacopa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Brahmi
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jumping Cholla and Brahmi Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Brahmi are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Brahmi
Care of Jumping Cholla and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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.