Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb
Origin
Central America
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11*1
Sunset Zone
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
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
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink, 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
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Thai Basil
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Hydrangea
In German
Gomphrena
Hortensie
In French
Gomphrena
Hortensia
In Spanish
Gomphrena
Hortensia
In Greek
Gomphrena
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
Hortênsia
In Polish
Gomphrena
Hortensja
In Latin
Gomphrena
Hibiscus
Family
Amaranthaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Thai Basil
Season and care of Gomphrena and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Gomphrena and Thai Basil Physical Information
Gomphrena and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Thai Basil are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Gomphrena and Thai Basil
Care of Gomphrena and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.