Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Basil, African blue basil
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
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Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Basil
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Basilikum
Blühende Kirsch
In French
basilic
cerisier
In Spanish
albahaca
floración de la cereza
In Greek
βασιλικός
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
manjericão
cereja de florescência
In Polish
bazylia
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
ocimum
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Holy Basil and Flowering Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Holy Basil and Flowering Cherry? We provide you with everything About Holy Basil and Flowering Cherry. Holy Basil doesn't have thorns and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Holy Basil and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Flowering Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Holy Basil and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Holy Basil and Flowering Cherry
Care of Holy Basil and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.