Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Basil, African blue basil
Citrus
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Lemon yellow
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Basil
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
तुलसी
Meyer Lemon
In German
Basilikum
Meyer Lemon
In French
basilic
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
albahaca
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
βασιλικός
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
manjericão
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
bazylia
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
ocimum
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Aurantioideae
Properties of Holy Basil and Meyer Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Holy Basil and Meyer Lemon? We provide you with everything About Holy Basil and Meyer Lemon. Holy Basil doesn't have thorns and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Holy Basil and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Meyer Lemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Holy Basil and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Holy Basil and Meyer Lemon
Care of Holy Basil and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.