Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Holy basil-
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Jostaberry
Basil
In Hindi
Jostaberry
तुलसी
In German
Jostaberry
Basilikum
In French
casseille
basilic
In Spanish
Jostaberry
albahaca
In Greek
Jostaberry
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
manjericão
In Polish
Jostaberry
bazylia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Lamiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Basil
Season and care of Jostaberry and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Basil is Neutral.
Jostaberry and Basil Physical Information
Jostaberry and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Basil are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Jostaberry and Basil
Care of Jostaberry and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.