Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Holy basil-
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
-
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting, Layering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Basil
Persian Lime
In Hindi
तुलसी
Persian lime
In German
Basilikum
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
basilic
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
albahaca
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
βασιλικός
Persian lime
In Portuguese
manjericão
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
bazylia
Persian lime
In Latin
ocimum
Persian lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Basil and Persian Lime
Season and care of Basil and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Persian Lime Physical Information
Basil and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Persian Lime are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Basil and Persian Lime
Care of Basil and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.