Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Aesculus glabra
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
ब्राह्मी
In German
Ohio buckeye
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Brahmi
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
brahmi
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Brahmi
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Brahmi Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Brahmi are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Brahmi
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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.