Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Central America, North America
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Not Available
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible dye
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
ब्राह्मी
In German
Wunderblume
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Brahmi
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
brahmi
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Brahmi
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Brahmi season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Brahmi Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Brahmi are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Brahmi
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa 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.