Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
California
Types
Holy basil-
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
-
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange Red
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
Dark Green
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Basil
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In German
Basilikum
Toyon
In Spanish
albahaca
Toyon
In Portuguese
manjericão
Toyon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Basil and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Basil and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Basil and Toyon. Basil doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Basil has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting and Toyon has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Basil and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Basil and Toyon
Season and care of Basil and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Toyon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Toyon Physical Information
Basil and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Toyon are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Basil and Toyon
Care of Basil and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.