Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
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Types
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Ocimum americanum
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Bermuda Gras
Limonenbasilikum
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
citron basilic
In Spanish
Grama
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Αγριάδα
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
manjericão limão
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Asterids
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Properties of Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. 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 Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color:
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil
Care of Bermuda Grass and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.