Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Ocimum americanum
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
-
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Needs more water during establishment
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
Partial shade, Full 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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
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
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
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
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Lemon Basil
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
pachysandra
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Ysander
In French
citron basilic
pachysandra
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Pachysandra
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Pachysandra
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Runianka
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Pachysandra
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Lamiaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Lemon Basil and Pachysandra
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Pachysandra? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Pachysandra. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Pachysandra doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Pachysandra
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Pachysandra Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Pachysandra are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Pachysandra
Care of Lemon Basil and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.