Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Caribbean, South America
Types
Ocimum americanum
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
-
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
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
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
सीताफल
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Zuckerapfel
In French
citron basilic
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Pinha
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Lemon Basil and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Sugar Apple. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Sugar Apple
Care of Lemon Basil and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.