Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-11
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
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
White
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Purple Basil
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
cerise Pepper
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Purple Basil
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and Purple Basil Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Purple Basil are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Cherry Pepper and Purple Basil
Care of Cherry Pepper and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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.