Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Holy basil-
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Habitat
-
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Basil
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
तुलसी
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Basilikum
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
basilic
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
albahaca
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
βασιλικός
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
manjericão
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
bazylia
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
ocimum
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Basil and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Basil and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Basil and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is 600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Basil and Black Mulberry
Care of Basil and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.