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Brahmi (Indian Pennywort)

Brahmi (Indian Pennywort)

Bacopa monnieri

Easy difficultyPerennialHerbs
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Sunlight
Partial Shade
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Watering
Aquatic/Constant
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Min pot size
9" pot
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Start from
Plant rooted stem cuttings directly into muddy, saturated soil

About Brahmi (Indian Pennywort)

A low-growing, creeping medicinal herb famous for memory enhancement. It is a semi-aquatic plant that thrives in waterlogged pots and damp soil.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25–35°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
High (70–100%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–15
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 16–90
Stage 3
Maturation
Day 91–365

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