Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Maclura pomifera
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
-
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
ब्राह्मी
In German
Osage Orange
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Osage orange
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Osage naranja
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Brahmi
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
brahmi
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Moraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Brahmi
Season and care of Osage Orange and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Brahmi Physical Information
Osage Orange and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Brahmi are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Brahmi
Care of Osage Orange and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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.