Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Holy basil-
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
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agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
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, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic to oblong
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of 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
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Latex
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Basil
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
तुलसी
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Basilikum
Ficus elastica
In French
basilic
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
albahaca
ficus
In Greek
βασιλικός
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
manjericão
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
bazylia
gumy roślin
In Latin
ocimum
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Basil and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Basil and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Basil and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Basil and Ficus Elastica
Care of Basil and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.