Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
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Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
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
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
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Jostaberry
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Jostaberry
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Jostaberry
In French
citron basilic
casseille
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Jostaberry
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Jostaberry
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Jostaberry
In Latin
lemon Basilius
OLIVE
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Saxifragales
Family
Lamiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Jostaberry
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Jostaberry Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Jostaberry are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Jostaberry
Care of Lemon Basil and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.