Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
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
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Hydrangea
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Hortensie
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Hortensia
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Hortensja
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Ocimum, herba Purple
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Properties of Chaco and Purple Basil
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Purple Basil? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Purple Basil. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Purple Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Purple Basil has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Chaco and Purple Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Purple Basil
Season and care of Chaco and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Chaco and Purple Basil Physical Information
Chaco and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Purple Basil are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Purple Basil
Care of Chaco and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.