Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Holy basil-
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Basil
In Hindi
Philadelphus
तुलसी
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Basilikum
In French
Philadelphus
basilic
In Spanish
Philadelphus
albahaca
In Greek
Philadelphus
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
manjericão
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
bazylia
In Latin
Philadelphus
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
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Properties of Mock Orange and Basil
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Basil? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Basil. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Basil has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Mock Orange and Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Basil
Season and care of Mock Orange and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Mock Orange and Basil Physical Information
Mock Orange and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Basil are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Mock Orange and Basil
Care of Mock Orange and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.