Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
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Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
foxtail pine
In German
Limonenbasilikum
foxtail Kiefer
In French
citron basilic
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
włośnica sosny
In Latin
lemon Basilius
panicum pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Foxtail pine
Care of Lemon Basil and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.