Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Basil, African blue basil
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
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Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-12
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
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Basil
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
तुलसी
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Basilikum
Kokospalme
In French
basilic
Cocotier
In Spanish
albahaca
El cocotero
In Greek
βασιλικός
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
manjericão
Coqueiro
In Polish
bazylia
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
ocimum
dolor ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Holy Basil and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Holy Basil and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Holy Basil and Coconut Tree
Care of Holy Basil and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.