Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Basil, African blue basil
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Habitat
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Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs small amount of water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Basil
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
तुलसी
Snow Flake
In German
Basilikum
Schneeflocke
In French
basilic
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
albahaca
Copo de nieve
In Greek
βασιλικός
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
manjericão
Floco de neve
In Polish
bazylia
Płatek śniegu
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Holy Basil and Snow Flake
Wondering what are the properties of Holy Basil and Snow Flake? We provide you with everything About Holy Basil and Snow Flake. Holy Basil doesn't have thorns and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Snow Flake
Season and care of Holy Basil and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Snow Flake season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Snow Flake Physical Information
Holy Basil and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Snow Flake are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Holy Basil and Snow Flake
Care of Holy Basil and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.