Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Holy basil-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
-
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
12 - 1
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Basil
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
तुलसी
काली मिर्च
In German
Basilikum
Pfeffer
In French
basilic
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
albahaca
Poivrier noir
In Greek
βασιλικός
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
manjericão
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
bazylia
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
ocimum
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Basil and Black pepper
Season and care of Basil and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Black pepper Physical Information
Basil and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Black pepper are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Basil and Black pepper
Care of Basil and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.