Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America, Brazil
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
gardens, Wet lands
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
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
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
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TABEBUIA insignis
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Apamate
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Apamate
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Apamate
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Apamate
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Apamate
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Apamate
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Apamate
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Apamate
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Tabebuia Gomes
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Apamate and Purple Basil
Season and care of Apamate and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Apamate and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apamate season is Spring and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Apamate is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Apamate and Purple Basil Physical Information
Apamate and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Apamate and Purple Basil are as follows:
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
Apamate leaf color: Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Apamate and Purple Basil
Care of Apamate and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apamate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.