Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Holy basil-
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
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Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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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Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Basil
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
तुलसी
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Basilikum
Guzmania lingulata
In French
basilic
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
albahaca
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
βασιλικός
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
manjericão
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
bazylia
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
ocimum
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Asterids
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Basil and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Basil and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Basil and Guzmania. Basil doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Basil has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Basil and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Basil and Guzmania
Season and care of Basil and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Basil and Guzmania Physical Information
Basil and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Guzmania are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Basil and Guzmania
Care of Basil and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.