Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Holy basil-
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
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, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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
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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Basil
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In German
Basilikum
Mandarine
In French
basilic
mandarine
In Spanish
albahaca
mandarina
In Greek
βασιλικός
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
manjericão
tangerina
In Polish
bazylia
mandarynka
In Latin
ocimum
Tangerine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Basil and Tangerine
Season and care of Basil and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Tangerine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Basil and Tangerine Physical Information
Basil and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Tangerine are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Basil and Tangerine
Care of Basil and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.