Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Holy basil-
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
-
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-12
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
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
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Basil
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
तुलसी
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Basilikum
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
basilic
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
albahaca
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
βασιλικός
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
manjericão
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
bazylia
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
ocimum
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Basil and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Basil and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Poblano Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Basil and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Basil and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Basil and Poblano Pepper
Care of Basil and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Poblano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.