Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
13-15
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Schlumbergera
In German
African Blue Basilikum
Schlumbergera
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
Schlumbergera
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
Schlumbergera
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ocimum
Schlumbergera
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera. African Blue Basil doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also African Blue Basil does not have fragrant flowers. African Blue Basil has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera
Care of African Blue Basil and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.