Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Ocimum americanum
Perennials
Habitat
-
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Insects
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Clivia
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Clivia
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Clivia
In French
citron basilic
Clivia
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Clivia
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
κλίβια
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Clivia
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Clivia
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Lemon Basil and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Clivia. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Clivia
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Clivia Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Clivia are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Clivia
Care of Lemon Basil and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.