Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
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Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
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.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Lemon Basil
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
candelabra
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Kandelaber
In French
citron basilic
candélabre
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Candelabra
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Candelabra
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
świeczniki
In Latin
lemon Basilius
candelabra
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Araucariaceae
Properties of Lemon Basil and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Candelabra. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Candelabra 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 Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Candelabra
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Candelabra Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Candelabra are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Candelabra flower color: White
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Care of Lemon Basil and Candelabra
Care of Lemon Basil and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.