Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Bānsa
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Bambus
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Bambou
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Bambú
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
μπαμπού
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
bambu
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Bambus
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Bamboo
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
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Season and Care of Bamboo and Purple Basil
Season and care of Bamboo and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is and Purple Basil season is . The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Bamboo and Purple Basil Physical Information
Bamboo and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Purple Basil are as follows:
Care of Bamboo and Purple Basil
Care of Bamboo and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Bamboo 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.