Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
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Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Perilla plant
ब्राह्मी
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
plante Perilla
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
planta de perilla
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Brahmi
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Brahmi
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
brahmi
In Latin
Perilla herba
Brahmi
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Brahmi
Season and care of Perilla and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Brahmi Physical Information
Perilla and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Brahmi are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Brahmi
Care of Perilla and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Perilla 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.