Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Ocimum americanum
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
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agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Yambohne
In French
citron basilic
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms
Properties of Lemon Basil and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Jicama. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Jicama
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Jicama Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Jicama are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Jicama
Care of Lemon Basil and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.