Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Simarouba glauca
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
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, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In German
Tilapia
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Tilapia
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
tilapia
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Portuguese
tilaka
Brahmi
In Polish
tilakiem
brahmi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Scrophulariales
Family
Symplocaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tilaka and Brahmi
Season and care of Tilaka and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tilaka and Brahmi Physical Information
Tilaka and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Brahmi are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tilaka and Brahmi
Care of Tilaka and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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.