Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
QUICKSTICK
In German
African Blue Basilikum
QUICKSTICK
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
QuickStick
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Quickstick
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Quickstick
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Blue Basil and Quickstick Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Quickstick are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of African Blue Basil and Quickstick
Care of African Blue Basil and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.