Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Basil, African blue basil
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Basil
In German
Eukalyptus
Basilikum
In French
Eucalyptus
basilic
In Spanish
Eucalipto
albahaca
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
manjericão
In Polish
Eukaliptus
bazylia
In Latin
Eucalyptus
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Asterids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Holy Basil
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Holy Basil season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Holy Basil Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Holy Basil are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Eucalyptus and Holy Basil
Care of Eucalyptus and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Eucalyptus 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.