Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Dasylirion wheeleri
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
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USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Skin rash
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Esslöffel
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Desert cuillère
citron basilic
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
colher Desert
manjericão limão
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
cochleari deserto
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Agavaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Lemon Basil
Care of Desert Spoon and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Spoon 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.