Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
-
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
-
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Longan
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In German
Longan
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
longane
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Longan
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Portuguese
Longan
Brahmi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Sapindaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Longan and Brahmi
Season and care of Longan and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Longan and Brahmi Physical Information
Longan and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Longan and Brahmi are as follows:
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Longan and Brahmi
Care of Longan and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.