{"product_id":"bacopa","title":"Bacopa (Brahmi \/ Water Hyssop) Plant","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacopa Monnieri (Brahmi \/ Water Hyssop) – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eedible, water-loving herb with a beautiful cascading growth habit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacopa monnieri, also known as\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBrahmi\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003eWater Hyssop\u003cspan\u003e, is a fascinating edible herb that grows naturally in wet and marshy areas throughout tropical and subtropical regions. It has small succulent green leaves, delicate flowers and a creeping growth habit that makes it both useful in the kitchen and beautiful in an edible landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi has a long history of use in \u003c\/span\u003eAyurvedic traditions\u003cspan\u003e and is commonly sold today as an ingredient in herbal supplements, including products marketed for memory and cognitive support. This listing is for the live plant as an edible and ornamental herb and is not intended to make any medical or health claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Vietnamese cuisine, this bitter herb is known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003erau đắng\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“bitter vegetable”) and can be eaten fresh or cooked. It is especially delicious added to hot pot, where the slightly bitter flavor complements rich broths. I also enjoy adding a few fresh leaves to salads, sandwiches or using them as a garnish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the coolest things about Bacopa is how much it \u003c\/span\u003eloves water!\u003cspan\u003e It naturally grows around ponds, streams, marshes and other damp areas and can even be grown as an aquatic or semi-aquatic plant. This makes it an interesting choice for pond edges, water gardens and planted aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also incredibly easy to propagate. The stems creep along the ground and can develop roots wherever the nodes make contact with moist soil. Over time, one plant can spread into a lush green mat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts trailing habit also makes Bacopa wonderful for \u003c\/span\u003eedible landscaping and container arrangements\u003cspan\u003e. Allow it to cascade over the edge of a pot, grow it as a living groundcover, or combine it with taller edible plants for a beautiful layered container garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart sun to part shade is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan tolerate sun when provided with plenty of moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoves consistently moist or wet soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan tolerate occasional short dry periods, but grows best when kept moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for containers, pond edges, water gardens and other damp areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan also be grown as an aquatic or semi-aquatic plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreeping, mat-forming growth habit with trailing stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful cascading over the sides of containers and raised beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStems readily root where the nodes touch moist soil, making it very easy to propagate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinch or trim regularly to encourage fuller, bushier growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be harvested as needed for culinary use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial in warm, frost-free climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect from hard frost and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn colder climates, grow in a container and overwinter in a bright, protected location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulinary Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves have a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003ebitter, fresh herbal flavor\u003cspan\u003e. In Vietnamese cooking, rau đắng is commonly enjoyed as a fresh herb or added to soups and hot pots. A little goes a long way! Try a few leaves in salads, sandwiches, soups or as an edible garnish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you will be receiving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 fully rooted Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi \/ Water Hyssop) plant in a pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardens of Wendiland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49208335368382,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7608\/files\/Bacopa_01.jpg?v=1790974379","url":"https:\/\/wendiland.com\/products\/bacopa","provider":"Gardens of Wendiland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}