Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Holy basil-
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
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Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Basil
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
Basilikum
Teufelszunge
In French
basilic
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
albahaca
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
βασιλικός
Konjac
In Portuguese
manjericão
Amorphophallus konjac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Genus
Ocimum
Amorphophallus
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Basil and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Basil and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Basil and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Basil and Devil's Tongue
Care of Basil and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.