Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
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Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Basil
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In German
Basilikum
Stevia
In Spanish
albahaca
Stevia
In Greek
βασιλικός
Stevia
In Portuguese
manjericão
Stevia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Basil and Stevia
Season and care of Basil and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Stevia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Basil and Stevia Physical Information
Basil and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Basil and Stevia are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Basil and Stevia
Care of Basil and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.