Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Holy basil-
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
In German
Basilikum
Pflaume
In Spanish
albahaca
ciruela
In Greek
βασιλικός
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
manjericão
ameixa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Basil and Plum
Season and care of Basil and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Basil and Plum Physical Information
Basil and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Basil and Plum are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Basil and Plum
Care of Basil and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.