Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Red Lipstick Palm
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Swamps, Tidal coastal areas
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green, Ivory
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYRTOSTACHYS renda
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Lipstick Palm, Sealing Wax Palm
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Lipstick Palm
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Lipstick Palm
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Lipstick Palm
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Lápiz labial de Palm
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
κραγιόν Palm
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
batom palma
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
szminka Palm
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Lipstick Palm
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Cyrtostachys
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lipstick Palm and Purple Basil
Season and care of Lipstick Palm and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Lipstick Palm and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lipstick Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lipstick Palm is Loam and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lipstick Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Lipstick Palm and Purple Basil Physical Information
Lipstick Palm and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Lipstick Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Lipstick Palm and Purple Basil are as follows:
Lipstick Palm flower color: Light Yellow, Light Green and Ivory
Lipstick Palm leaf color: Red and Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Lipstick Palm and Purple Basil
Care of Lipstick Palm and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lipstick Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Lipstick Palm needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.