Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Ocimum americanum
common pear
Habitat
-
Humid climates, moist forests
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
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
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Seckel Pear
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Kultur-Birne
In French
citron basilic
Poirier commun
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Seckel Pear
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Seckel Pear
Care of Lemon Basil and Seckel Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.