Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Deciduous, Evergreen
Holy basil-
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
In German
Acacia
Basilikum
In Spanish
Acacia
albahaca
In Greek
Acacia
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Acacia
manjericão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Acacia and Basil
Season and care of Acacia and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Basil is Neutral.
Acacia and Basil Physical Information
Acacia and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Basil are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Acacia and Basil
Care of Acacia and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.