Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
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Types
Skyflower
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seperation
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DURANTA
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Duranta
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Duranta
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Duranta
citron basilic
In Spanish
Duranta
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Duranta
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Duranta
manjericão limão
In Polish
Duranta
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Duranta
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Duranta and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Duranta and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Duranta and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Duranta and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Duranta and Lemon Basil
Care of Duranta and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta 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.