Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Ocimum americanum
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
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Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Fungal Diseases
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
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Tomatillos
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Tomatillos
In French
citron basilic
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Tomatillos
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Tomatillos
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Tomatillos
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Tomatillos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Tomatillo
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Tomatillo Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Tomatillo are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Tomatillo
Care of Lemon Basil and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.