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About Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi


About Brahmi and Softstem Bulrush


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Sedge or Rush  
Herbs  

Origin
North America  
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India  

Types
Grass  
Herpestis monniera  

Number of Varieties
5  
-  

Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes  
Wet lands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
-  

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
-  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
-  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
270.00 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
150.00 cm  
99+
100.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Olive  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Olive  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Olive  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings  
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established  
Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects  
Grasshoppers  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Itchiness  
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds  
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders  

Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Used As Food  
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens  
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani  
Bacopa monnieri  

Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush  
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort  

In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush  
ब्राह्मी  

In German
Softstem Bulrush  
Kleine Fettblatt  

In French
Softstem Bulrush  
Bacopa monnieri  

In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush  
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé  

In Greek
Softstem Bulrush  
Brahmi  

In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush  
Brahmi  

In Polish
Softstem Bulrush  
brahmi  

In Latin
Softstem Bulrush  
Brahmi  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Poales  
Scrophulariales  

Family
Cyperaceae  
Scrophulariaceae  

Genus
Schoenoplectus  
Bacopa  

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
35  
99+
60  

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Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi

Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Brahmi doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Brahmi has allergic reactions like Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi

Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi Physical Information

Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi are as follows:

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.

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