Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
-
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
ब्राह्मी
In German
Bartn
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
sweet william
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Brahmi
In Portuguese
william doce
Brahmi
In Polish
słodki William
brahmi
In Latin
amaranthus
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweet William and Brahmi
Season and care of Sweet William and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Brahmi Physical Information
Sweet William and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Brahmi are as follows:
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Brahmi
Care of Sweet William and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.