Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Basil, African blue basil
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Rosa Andeli
Common Name
Basil
Double Delight Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
In Hindi
तुलसी
Double Delight Rose
In German
Basilikum
Double Delight Rose
In French
basilic
Double Delight Rose
In Spanish
albahaca
Double Delight Rose
In Greek
βασιλικός
Double Delight Rose
In Portuguese
manjericão
Prazer dobro Rosa
In Polish
bazylia
Double Delight Rose
In Latin
ocimum
Double Delight Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose? We provide you with everything About Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose. Holy Basil doesn't have thorns and Double Delight Rose doesn't have thorns. Also Holy Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Holy Basil has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting and Double Delight Rose has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose
Season and care of Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Double Delight Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Double Delight Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Double Delight Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose Physical Information
Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Double Delight Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Double Delight Rose flower color: Red and Ivory
- Double Delight Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose
Care of Holy Basil and Double Delight Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Double Delight Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Double Delight Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.