Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
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along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
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
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
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Ants
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Crenshaw Melon
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
खरबूजा
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Zuckermelone
In French
citron basilic
Melon
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Crenshaw Melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crenshaw Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Lemon Basil and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.