Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
-
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
-
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
-
Dark Green
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
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, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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
ALNUS rubra
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
red alder
ब्राह्मी
In German
rot-Erle
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
aulne rouge
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
aliso rojo
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Brahmi
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Brahmi
In Polish
czerwony olcha
brahmi
In Latin
red alnus
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Alder and Brahmi
Season and care of Red Alder and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Brahmi Physical Information
Red Alder and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Brahmi are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Alder and Brahmi
Care of Red Alder and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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.