Brahma Kamal

Perennial Saussurea obvallata grows to a height of 0.3 m. (1 ft). Insects pollinate the hermaphrodite (contains both male and female organs) flowers.

Purple flower heads are concealed from view under layers of papery, yellowish-green bracts that shelter them from the chilly mountain environment.

From July through September, the plant's flowers are visible. After that, the above-ground parts of the plant die back and become visible once more in April.

Common Name   -    King of Himalayan flowers, Sacred Saussurea, Brahma Kamal

Available in                -    4 colors

Flower Color              - Purple, pink, white, Red.

Bloom Time               -   Seasonal bloomer

Difficulty Level          - Easy to grow

Planting and care

• When the earth (soil) seems dry to the touch, water a plant. Water your plants liberally in the summer (June to September) and sparingly in the winter and during the rainy season.

• Try to water the plants between 8 and 10 in the morning.

• Plant parts that are dead, diseased, or damaged should be removed and disposed of in the rubbish can.

Brahma Kamal care

Sunlight     -   Full sun to part shade

Watering     -   water it whenever the topsoil becomes dry.

Soil                 -   This plant requires well drained soil. Soil potting mixture for this plant should generally contain 40 % cocopeat, 40 vermicompost and 20 % local garden soil

Temperature     -   25 to 35 degree C

Fertilizer     -   Apply any organic fertilizer vermicompost every 15 to 30 days.

Brahma Kamal uses

• As part of local medicine, the plant's broad, curved root is applied to cuts and bruises.

• In hill temples, such as Badrinath's shrines, the flowers are utilized as an offering.

Note

Images are only for reference; the actual product may differ in shape and size.

The product is replaceable but non-returnable.