Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Basil, African blue basil
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Habitat
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Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
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
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Basil
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
तुलसी
QUICKSTICK
In German
Basilikum
QUICKSTICK
In French
basilic
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
albahaca
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
βασιλικός
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
manjericão
QuickStick
In Polish
bazylia
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
ocimum
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Quickstick
Season and care of Holy Basil and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Quickstick Physical Information
Holy Basil and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Quickstick are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Holy Basil and Quickstick
Care of Holy Basil and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.