CATEGORY- Medicinal Plants

UOM-Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 3 to 5 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 inches (spreading ground cover)
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, fleshy, and oblong
4.Flowers – Small, pale blue to white, 5-petaled
5.Type – Outdoor/Indoor medicinal creeper
6.Feed – Organic compost once a month
7.Watering – Regular; thrives in moist to wet soil
8.Soil – Moist, well-draining, loamy or clay soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers 4–6 hours of sunlight; tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); prefers humid conditions

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a moist spot with filtered sunlight or partial shade.
2.Dig a shallow hole just big enough for the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Press soil around the base to secure it.
5.Water generously and keep consistently moist.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Bacopa monnieri
2.Common names: Brahmi, Water Hyssop, Herb of Grace
3.Hindi: ब्राह्मी (Brahmi)
4.Tamil: பிராமி (Brāmi)
6.Telugu: సొంవపు బ్రాహ్మి (Somvapu Brahmi)
7.Kannada: ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಿ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (Brahmi Soppu)
8.Marathi: ब्राह्मी (Brāhmī)
9.Malayalam: ബ്രാഹ്മി (Brāhmi)