Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
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Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Ocimum americanum
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
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
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Flower Color
White
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
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, Does not require lot of watering
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 shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Mosaic viruses
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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
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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
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Foundation
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
citron basilic
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Properties of Lemon Basil and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Mashua. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Mashua 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Mashua
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Mashua Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Mashua are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Mashua
Care of Lemon Basil and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.