Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Australia, South America
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Hamelia patens
Holy basil-
Habitat
Temperate Regions
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
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
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Showy Tree, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Embothrium coccineum
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Chilean firetree
Basil
In Hindi
चिली आग पेड़
तुलसी
In German
Chilenischer Feuerbaum
Basilikum
In French
arbre de feu du Chili
basilic
In Spanish
árbol de fuego chilena
albahaca
In Greek
Χιλής δέντρο φωτιά
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
árvore de fogo chilena
manjericão
In Polish
Chilijska drzewo pożaru
bazylia
In Latin
Virgil arbor
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Chilean firebush and Basil
Season and care of Chilean firebush and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Chilean firebush and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chilean firebush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chilean firebush is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chilean firebush is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Chilean firebush and Basil Physical Information
Chilean firebush and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Chilean firebush height is 400.00 cm and width 250.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chilean firebush and Basil are as follows:
Chilean firebush flower color: Red and White
Chilean firebush leaf color: White, Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Chilean firebush and Basil
Care of Chilean firebush and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chilean firebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Chilean firebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.