Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
China
Types
Holy basil-
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Habitat
-
Cold Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
PRUNUS armeniaca
Common Name
Basil
Apricot
In German
Basilikum
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
In French
basilic
Abricot or Abricotier
In Spanish
albahaca
Albaricoque
In Greek
βασιλικός
Βερύκοκκο
In Portuguese
manjericão
Apricot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Season and Care of Basil and Apricot
Season and care of Basil and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Apricot season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Apricot Physical Information
Basil and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Apricot are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Basil and Apricot
Care of Basil and Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.