Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
-
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Purple Basil
In Hindi
कटहल
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Jack
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Jackfrucht
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
yaca
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
καρποί
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
jaca
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
chlebowca
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Jackfruit
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Purple Basil
Season and care of Jackfruit and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Jackfruit and Purple Basil Physical Information
Jackfruit and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Purple Basil are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Jackfruit and Purple Basil
Care of Jackfruit and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.