Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Southeastern United States
Types
Ocimum americanum
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
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Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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, Sand
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Lemon Basil
slash pine
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
citron basilic
slash pine
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
pino slash
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
pinho barra
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
lemon Basilius
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Slash Pine
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Slash Pine Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Slash Pine are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Slash Pine
Care of Lemon Basil and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.