Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
  
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
  
Types
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
  
Basil, African blue basil
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
11-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
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
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Burgandy, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Purple, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Purple, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Purple, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Rosa chinensis
  
Ocimum tenuiflorum
  
Common Name
China Rose, Chinese rose
  
Basil
  
In Hindi
चीनी गुलाब
  
तुलसी
  
In German
Rosa chinensis
  
Basilikum
  
In French
Rosier de Chine
  
basilic
  
In Spanish
Rosa chinensis
  
albahaca
  
In Greek
Rosa chinensis
  
βασιλικός
  
In Portuguese
chinese Rose
  
manjericão
  
In Polish
Chińska róża
  
bazylia
  
In Latin
Chinese rosa
  
ocimum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Ocimum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Asterids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Rosoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of China Rose and Holy Basil
Season and care of China Rose and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about China Rose and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holy Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Rose is Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
China Rose and Holy Basil Physical Information
China Rose and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of China Rose and Holy Basil are as follows:
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of China Rose and Holy Basil
Care of China Rose and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.