Brahmi originally comes from South and Southeast Asia. Growing wild, Bacopa monnieri is primarily found in swampy areas and is perennial there. It occurs in the lowlands and at altitudes of up to 1400m. Caring for the Brahmi is very easy, since the small leafy leaf is an undemanding plant. A prerequisite is a not too dry environment. Also named as a memory plant, it belongs to the plantain family, which also includes buckhorn, speedwell and broadleaf plantain. You can find out everything about Brahmi care in this article. You can buy Brahmi and numerous other herbs in our online shop.

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Interesting facts about Brahmi

Botanical Name: Bacopa monnieri
Other Common Names: Bacopa ; water hyssop; memory plant; Bacopa
Use: Only use fresh in the kitchen as raw food (e.g. in salads); suitable as aquarium plants; Tea with warm water, otherwise the ingredients will be destroyed
Origin: South/Southeast Asia; India; Nepal; southern China; Vietnam; subtropical areas
Flower colours: white-light blue
Flowering period: July-September
Leaf colour: green
Special features: not hardy; year-round harvest possible in the house; attractive with light blue to white flowers; Brahmi oil is used for massage

In which location does the small bacopa feel most comfortable?

Bacopa monnieri feels most comfortable indoors in sunny to partially shaded areas. The plant prefers a soil that is moist and humus rich. It is therefore essential when caring for it that the soil is never too dry. From May to September the herb can be outdoors, it is important that the temperatures are above 20 degrees Celsius. The plant feels particularly comfortable in aquariums. Growth is optimal at a pH of 6.5.

How is Bacopa monnieri cultivated?

The ideal period for sowing the plant is in spring. Bacopa seeds require a relatively high and constant germination temperature. Therefore, cultivation in a small indoor greenhouse is recommended. The seed trays are best placed on the windowsill above a radiator. In order to influence better germination, you should spread the Bacopa seeds on the potting soil and not cover them with substrate. Bacopa belongs to the so-called light germs. The first seedlings are visible after 2 weeks. The plants grow quickly and soon the seedlings can be potted. Direct sowing outdoors is not recommended as the seeds are sensitive to frost. Next leaves the genus Bacopapropagate by cuttings. To do this, cut off a shoot approx. 5 cm long from the tip. Now place these cuttings either with the cutting point directly in a glass with water or plant the plant pieces directly in a pot with seed compost. To ensure better growth of the cuttings.

How do I care for and water my Bacopa?

Bacopa is a very undemanding plant. Bacopa likes to grow outdoors in a container in a partially shaded location during the summer months. However, the plant can also be cultivated indoors all year round in a sunny location. When you are in the garden or on the balcony, delicate white to light blue flowers appear from July to September. Flowers are possible indoors all year round and give off a delicate scent. As a moisture-loving plant, Bacopa monnieri can also be in the aquarium and tolerates high temperatures. A sunny and warm location is primarily responsible for thriving. Next are high humidity and even soil moistureimportant for the vitality of the superfood. The fleshy leaves suffer from drought, the shoots dry up and are unusable.

Our gardening tip: The plant must be in a bright and warm place for the winter.

How do I fertilize Bacopa monnieri?

The herb is supplied with a liquid organic herb fertilizer or organic natural fertilizer all year round. It is important that you take the information on the dosage exactly from the package information. Too high concentrations of fertilizer or soil that is too dry when fertilizing is harmful. Fertilize the bacopa every 2 to 3 weeks. Fertilization is also necessary for organic cultivation. As with other plants, leaves and shoots can only be harvested and regrown regularly with sufficient nutrients. The effect of the fertilizer can be seen in the color of the leaves and the growth of the stems.

How do I harvest and use the memory plant?

Harvest the fleshy, relatively small leaves just before eating. The aroma of the plant can develop best when shared fresh. How many mg you use is up to your preference. Due to the rather bitter taste, it is advisable to add only a few leaves to the salad or herb quark. Boiling or frying destroys the contained ingredients. The species, also known as a memory plant, contains many secondary plant substances and is also commercially available as a powder. You can use your own organic Brahmi yourself and if the growth is good, cut individual shoots and put them in small bunches in a dry place to drystore. As soon as the tufts have dried, the parts of the plant are cut into small pieces or ground up. Store your brahmi powder or dry brahmi leaves in dark jars in a dry place.

Our gardening tip: For Brahmi tea, warm water is poured over about 1 teaspoon of leaves. The tea can be drunk after 15 minutes of brewing time. You should only use this type of bacopa for a short period of time.

Which pests and diseases can occur?

The Brahmi is a very robust plant that rarely gets diseases. Outdoors, snails and insects can cause feeding damage. A culture in raised beds, large containers or balcony boxes is very possible.

FAQ — Frequently asked questions about Brahmi

What is brahmi good for?

Brahmi is good for raw food and tea. Brahmi is also often used as an aquarium plant.

How do you use brahmi?

Brahmi is used fresh, not cooked. Brahmi can be eaten raw or incorporated into smoothies. For tea, you should only infuse Brahmi with warm water. Boiling water destroys valuable ingredients in Brahmi.

How does brahmi taste?

Brahmi tastes slightly bitter and should therefore only be used sparingly.

Where does Brahmi grow?

Brahmi grows in humid places in its native region of Southeast Asia. Brahmi is not hardy and can be in the garden or on the balcony in a sunny to partially shaded location from May to September. It is important that Brahmi is kept evenly moist and that the soil never dries out.