Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
242
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Basil
In German
Orchidee
Basilikum
In French
Orchidée
basilic
In Spanish
Orquídea
albahaca
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
orquídea
manjericão
In Polish
orquídea
bazylia
In Latin
Epidendrum
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Encyclia and Holy Basil
Season and care of Encyclia and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Holy Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Encyclia and Holy Basil Physical Information
Encyclia and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Holy Basil are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Encyclia and Holy Basil
Care of Encyclia and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Encyclia 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.