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Brahmi
आज का पौधा

Bacopa monnieri

BrahmiEvergreen

Brahmi एक herb है जो Plantaginaceae परिवार से संबंधित है।

FamilyPlantaginaceae
GenusBacopa
NativeIndia
LifespanShort-lived Perennial

Pruning & Training

Pruning and training guidance for Brahmi.

Late winter to early spring, before new growth begins

Why Prune

Pruning Benefit

Reason

Remove dead/diseased branches

Pruning Benefit

Reason

Maintain shape and size

Pruning Benefit

Reason

Encourage new growth and flowering

Pruning Benefit

Reason

Improve air circulation

Pruning Benefit

Reason

Control size in containers

Pruning Steps

Inspect

Step 1

Survey the plant for dead, diseased, or crossing branches.

Sterilize tools

Step 2

Clean pruners with rubbing alcohol between cuts.

Dead wood first

Step 3

Remove all dead and diseased wood back to healthy tissue.

Shape

Step 4

Cut back overgrown branches to maintain desired form.

Thin

Step 5

Remove inward-growing or crossing branches for airflow.

Clean up

Step 6

Collect and dispose of cuttings. Don't compost diseased material.

TipObserve your plant regularly and adjust care according to your local climate and conditions.