Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Ocimum americanum
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
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Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
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
-
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Tilaka
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Tilapia
In French
citron basilic
Tilapia
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
tilapia
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
tilaka
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
tilaka
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
tilakiem
In Latin
lemon Basilius
tilaka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lemon Basil and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Tilaka. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Tilaka
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Tilaka Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Tilaka are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Tilaka
Care of Lemon Basil and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.