Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) with floating ring
$14.00
Unit price perBrahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is an Australian native aquatic plant that is easy to grow and wonderfully versatile in the pond. Also known as the Memory Herb, Brahmi produces small white flowers and spreading foliage that can grow both above and below the water.
Grown in a floating pond ring, Brahmi can spread across the surface of your pond to create valuable cover and shelter for fish, tadpoles and other pond life. When grown submerged, it also acts as an oxygenating pond plant, making it a useful addition to a healthy, balanced water garden.
Why you'll love Brahmi
- Australian native aquatic plant
- Tolerates part shade through to full sun
- Produces delicate small white flowers
- Can grow both above and below the water
- Excellent spreading plant for creating pond cover
- Provides shelter and habitat for fish and tadpoles
- Acts as an oxygenator when grown submerged
- Can be grown in water up to approximately 20cm deep
- Ideal for ponds, water bowls and container water gardens
Where to grow Brahmi
Brahmi is a flexible pond plant that can be grown in part shade through to full sun. It can be planted in shallow water up to approximately 20cm deep, where its foliage can grow both underwater and above the water surface.
For the best spreading effect, grow Brahmi in one of our floating pond rings. As it grows, it can spread and form a natural mat across the surface of the pond, providing shade, cover and shelter for pond inhabitants.
Brahmi as an oxygenating pond plant
When Brahmi is grown submerged, it can contribute to oxygenation within the pond. Its ability to grow both underwater and above the surface makes it a particularly versatile choice when you're looking to combine pond habitat, surface cover and water-plant benefits in one plant.
Brahmi and the traditional 'Memory Herb'
Brahmi has a long history of use as a traditional herb and is commonly known as the Memory Herb. It has traditionally been used in herbal practices and is also enjoyed as a fresh or dried herb.
If you'd like to learn more, read our guide to the traditional uses and health benefits of Brahmi.
You can also explore our guide to pond plants used in traditional medicine and as herbal remedies.
Brahmi Plant Information
Plant type: Aquatic pond plant
Botanical name: Bacopa monnieri
Origin: Australia
Position: Part shade to full sun
Flowers: Small white flowers
Water depth: Up to approximately 20cm
Foliage: Can grow above and below water
Oxygenating: Yes, when grown submerged
Growth habit: Spreading
Best for: Pond cover, fish and tadpole habitat, shallow water and container water gardens
Grown in a floating pond ring
Our pond plants are supplied ready to make adding plants to your water garden easy. Simply place the Brahmi in its floating pond ring and position it in your pond or water bowl.
As the plant grows and spreads, it can create a beautiful natural cover across the water surface while providing valuable habitat for pond life.
Looking for more pond plants? Explore our full range of Water Plants to find the right combination of flowering, floating, oxygenating and habitat plants for your pond.
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