Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
African Blue Basilikum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Blue Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of African Blue Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of African Blue Basil and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.