Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Holy basil-
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-8
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Basil
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
तुलसी
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Basilikum
Wirsing
In French
basilic
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
albahaca
col de col rizada
In Greek
βασιλικός
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
manjericão
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
bazylia
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
ocimum
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Basil and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Basil and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Basil and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Basil and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Basil and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Basil and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Basil and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.