Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Ocimum americanum
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
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Hills, Moist Soils
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Guzmania lingulata
In French
citron basilic
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Asterids
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Lemon Basil and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Guzmania. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Guzmania
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Lemon Basil and Guzmania Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Guzmania are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Guzmania
Care of Lemon Basil and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.