Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Ocimum americanum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
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
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
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
choy sum
नींबू तुलसी
In German
choy sum
Limonenbasilikum
In French
choy sum
citron basilic
In Spanish
choy sum
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
choy sum
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
choy sum
manjericão limão
In Polish
choy sum
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
choy sum
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Choy Sum and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Choy Sum and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Choy Sum and Lemon Basil
Care of Choy Sum and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.