Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
-
Warm soil, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Cutworms, fungus
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
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Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Cancer, Gastritis, Nutrients, Weight loss
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Italian Pepperoncini'
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Pepperoncini Pepper
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Pepperoncini Pepper
In French
citron basilic
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Pepperoncini Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Asterids
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Pepperoncini Pepper
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Pepperoncini Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Pepperoncini Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperoncini Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Pepperoncini Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Pepperoncini Pepper is Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Pepperoncini Pepper Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Pepperoncini Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pepperoncini Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Pepperoncini Pepper are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pepperoncini Pepper flower color: White and Green
- Pepperoncini Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Pepperoncini Pepper
Care of Lemon Basil and Pepperoncini Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pepperoncini Pepper 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 Pepperoncini Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.