Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
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Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
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Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Scale Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Silverberry
ब्राह्मी
In German
Silverberry
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Silverberry
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Silverberry
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Silverberry
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Brahmi
In Polish
Silverberry
brahmi
In Latin
Silverberry
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Scrophulariales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
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Season and Care of Silverberry and Brahmi
Season and care of Silverberry and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Brahmi Physical Information
Silverberry and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Brahmi are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Brahmi
Care of Silverberry and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.