Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Dry areas
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Garland
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Purple Basil
In Hindi
अंजीर
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Echte Feige
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Ficus carica
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Ficus carica
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Celeste Fig
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Ficus carica
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Purple Basil
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Purple Basil Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Purple Basil are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Celeste Fig and Purple Basil
Care of Celeste Fig and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.