Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
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Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
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Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TABEBUIA insignis
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Apamate
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Apamate
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Apamate
citron basilic
In Spanish
Apamate
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Apamate
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Apamate
manjericão limão
In Polish
Apamate
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Apamate
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Tabebuia Gomes
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Apamate and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Apamate and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Apamate and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apamate season is Spring and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Apamate is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Apamate and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Apamate and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Apamate and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
Apamate leaf color: Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Apamate and Lemon Basil
Care of Apamate and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apamate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.