Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Basil, African blue basil
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Not Available
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
12 - 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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires a lot of watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Basil
Giant Reed
In German
Basilikum
Pfahlrohr
In French
basilic
Arundo donax
In Spanish
albahaca
Arundo donax
In Greek
βασιλικός
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
manjericão
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
bazylia
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
ocimum
Arundo donax
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Asterids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Giant Reed
Season and care of Holy Basil and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Giant Reed Physical Information
Holy Basil and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Giant Reed are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Holy Basil and Giant Reed
Care of Holy Basil and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.