Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
YUCCA brevifolia
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Common Name
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
In Hindi
Joshua Tree
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
In German
Joshua Tree
African Blue Basilikum
In French
Joshua Tree
Bleu basilic africaine
In Spanish
Árbol de Joshua
Albahaca azul africana
In Greek
Joshua Tree
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
In Portuguese
Joshua Tree
Africano manjericão azul
In Polish
Joshua Tree
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
In Latin
Joshua ligno
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Agavaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Basal Tricolpates
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Joshua Tree and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Joshua Tree and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Joshua Tree and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Joshua Tree and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Joshua Tree and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Joshua Tree and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Joshua Tree and African Blue Basil
Care of Joshua Tree and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Joshua Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.