Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Basil, African blue basil
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
-
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Basil
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Basilikum
Pekannuss
In French
basilic
Pacanier
In Spanish
albahaca
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
manjericão
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
bazylia
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Juglandales
Family
Lamiaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Pecan
Season and care of Holy Basil and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Holy Basil and Pecan Physical Information
Holy Basil and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Pecan are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Holy Basil and Pecan
Care of Holy Basil and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.