Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Alkaline
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
-
Allergy
Skin cuts
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Basil
In Hindi
echinocactus
तुलसी
In German
echinocactus
Basilikum
In French
echinocactus
basilic
In Spanish
echinocactus
albahaca
In Greek
Echinocactus
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
manjericão
In Polish
Echinocactus
bazylia
In Latin
Echinocactus
ocimum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Holy Basil
Season and care of Echinocactus and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holy Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Echinocactus and Holy Basil Physical Information
Echinocactus and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Holy Basil are as follows:
Care of Echinocactus and Holy Basil
Care of Echinocactus and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Echinocactus 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.