Plant Care GuideNameBrahmi | Indian Pennywort | Coin PlantCommon namesIndian Pennywort, Coin Plant, Hydrocotyle vulgaris, BrahmiHindi namesब्राह्मी, इंडियन पेनीवॉर्ट, कॉइन प्लांट, हाइड्रोकोटाइल वल्गेरिसTypeThin Stemmed, bushy foliageGrowth patternPerennialExposure to sunAvoid direct sunlight. Prefers bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate partial shade. If grown outdoors, ensure the plant is kept in a semi-shaded area, protected from harsh, direct sunlight during peak hours, as it can scorch the delicate leaves.Light The Indian Pennywort thrives in bright, indirect sunlight, which ensures its leaves remain vibrant and healthy. Place it near a window where it can receive filtered sunlight for 4–6 hours daily. While it can survive in partial shade or low-light indoor environments, prolonged periods without adequate light may cause the leaves to lose their lush green color and result in slower growth or wilting. For indoor settings without natural light, the plant can adapt to fluorescent grow lights. Position the lights about 12–18 inches above the plant and keep them on for 12–16 hours a day to simulate natural conditions.SoilA mix of loamy soil and compost is ideal for its growth. Can be grown directly on natural soil base on land or in pots.WateringThoroughly water the plant every day. It stays well even in water-logged conditions. It does not have a material fertigation requirement. However, six-monthly feed will help maintain a good growth of the plant.PruningPinch off the affected leaves and propagate when your plant has outgrown the pot size. Brahmi | Indian Pennywort plants multiply fast. Hence keep controlling the proliferation by either by trimming or repotting.Maintenance level LowPurifying qualities Yes *Note: Since these are live plants, the actual size and condition of the plant may slightly differ from what is shown in the picture, depending on the growth stage of the plant at the time of your order. However, we make the best effort to match the plant that is delivered to you, with the looks shown in the representation, after considering delivery and perishability constraints during the delivery period. The plant comes in 4 inch grow pot. Aesthetic planters if any, shown in the picture gallery, are for representation purpose only and can be purchased separately from the website. Click HERE for more indoor plants available on www.bnbplants.comExplore Brahmi’s role in Ayurveda
