Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
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Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
citron basilic
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonathan Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Jonathan Apple
Care of Lemon Basil and Jonathan Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.