Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Holy basil-
Habitat
Tropical regions
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Red, Orange Red
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Basil
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
तुलसी
In German
Kapok baum
Basilikum
In French
Fromager
basilic
In Spanish
Ceiba
albahaca
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
manjericão
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
bazylia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Kapok and Basil
Season and care of Kapok and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Kapok and Basil Physical Information
Kapok and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Basil are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Basil
Care of Kapok and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.