Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Basil, African blue basil
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
-
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Basil
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
तुलसी
Pelargonium
In German
Basilikum
Pelargonium
In French
basilic
pélargonium
In Spanish
albahaca
pelargonium
In Greek
βασιλικός
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
manjericão
pelargônio
In Polish
bazylia
pelargonia
In Latin
ocimum
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Holy Basil and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Holy Basil and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Holy Basil and Scented Geranium
Care of Holy Basil and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.