Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Blue Lotus
In French
citron basilic
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Blue Lotus
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Blue Lotus
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Nymphaeales
Family
Lamiaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Blue Lotus
Care of Lemon Basil and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
