Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Herbs
Origin
Central Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
White
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making 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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Apple Tree
Purple Basil
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Apfelbaum
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Pommier
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Manzano
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
μηλιά
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Macieira
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
jabłoń
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Arbore
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Purple Basil
Season and care of Apple Tree and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Purple Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Apple Tree and Purple Basil Physical Information
Apple Tree and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Purple Basil are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Apple Tree and Purple Basil
Care of Apple Tree and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Apple Tree 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.