Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Ocimum americanum
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 10
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Brownish Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light 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
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Clay, 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Mice
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Holz Bambus
In French
citron basilic
bois Bambou
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
bambú
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Bamboo Timber
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Drewno Bamboo
In Latin
lemon Basilius
lignum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Timber Bamboo
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Timber Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Timber Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Timber Bamboo Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Timber Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Timber Bamboo are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
- Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Timber Bamboo
Care of Lemon Basil and Timber Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Timber Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.