Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
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Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-10
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
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
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Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
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
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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
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Marijuana
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
मारिजुआना
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Marihuana
In French
citron basilic
Marijuana
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Marijuana
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Maconha
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Marihuana
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Marijuana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cannabaceae
Properties of Lemon Basil and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Marijuana. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Marijuana 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 Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Marijuana
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Marijuana Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Marijuana are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Marijuana
Care of Lemon Basil and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.