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Herb of Grace (Bacopa monnieri)

Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi, is a creeping perennial herb valued for its medicinal properties and small, delicate flowers.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Well-draining, moist soil. A mix of potting soil with sand or perlite works well.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Avoid harsh afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water more in warm weather, less in cool.

Soil

Well-draining, moist soil. A mix of potting soil with sand or perlite works well.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature between 18-25°C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Creeper

Plant Category

Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Succulent

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

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Synonyms
Allocalyx microphylla Cordem.
Alonsoa hirsuta (Spreng.) Steud.
Anisocalyx limnanthiflorus (L.) Hance
Bramia indica Lam.
Bramia monnieri (L.) Drake
Calytriplex obovata Ruiz & Pav.
Capraria monnieria Roxb.
Gratiola monnieri (L.) L.
Gratiola portulacacea Weinm.
Gratiola tetrandra Stokes
Habershamia cuneifolia (Michx.) Raf.
Hemimeris hirsuta Spreng.
Herpestis africana (Pers.) Steud.
Herpestis brownei Steud.
Herpestis calytriplex Steud.
Herpestis cuneifolia (Michx.) Pursh
Herpestis monnieri (L.) Rothm.
Herpestis moranensis Kunth
Herpestis pedunculosa Steud.
Herpestis procumbens Spreng.
Herpestis spathulata Blume
Hydrotrida beccabunga Willd.
Limosella calycina Forssk.
Lysimachia monnieri L.
Moniera africana Pers.
Moniera brownei Pers.
Moniera cuneifolia Michx.
Moniera monnieri (L.) Britton
Moniera pedunculosa Pers.
Ruellia articulata Houtt.
Septas repens Lour.
Septilia repens Raf.
Thunbergia stolonifera Blanco
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyPlantaginaceae
  • genusBacopa
  • speciesBacopa monnieri
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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