Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
-
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Food, 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
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Basil
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
तुलसी
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Basilikum
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
basilic
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
albahaca
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
βασιλικός
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
manjericão
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
bazylia
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
ocimum
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Basil and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Basil and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Jonathan Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Basil and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Basil and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Basil and Jonathan Apple
Care of Basil and Jonathan Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.