Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
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
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Joshua Tree
In German
African Blue Basilikum
Joshua Tree
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
Joshua Tree
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Joshua Tree
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Blue Basil and Joshua Tree Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Joshua Tree are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of African Blue Basil and Joshua Tree
Care of African Blue Basil and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.