Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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South America, Brazil
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
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Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
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Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
TABEBUIA insignis
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Apamate
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Apamate
In French
citron basilic
Apamate
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Apamate
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Apamate
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Apamate
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Apamate
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Apamate
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Ocimum
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lemon Basil and Apamate
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Apamate? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Apamate. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Apamate doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Apamate has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling. 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 Lemon Basil and Apamate and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Apamate
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Apamate is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Apamate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apamate season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Apamate is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Apamate Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Apamate physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Apamate are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Apamate leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Apamate
Care of Lemon Basil and Apamate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apamate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.