Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Argentina, Chile
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Types
Araucaria araucana
Herb
Habitat
Subtropical forests
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in Furniture, Useful for shade
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA araucana
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Common Name
Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
In Hindi
Monkey Puzzle Tree
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
In German
Chilenische Araukarie
African Blue Basilikum
In French
Araucaria du Chili
Bleu basilic africaine
In Spanish
araucaria o pehuén
Albahaca azul africana
In Greek
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
In Portuguese
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Africano manjericão azul
In Polish
Araukaria chilijska
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
In Latin
Monkey Puzzle Tree
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Basal Tricolpates
Season and Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Monkey Puzzle Tree and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monkey Puzzle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Monkey Puzzle Tree and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Monkey Puzzle Tree and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Monkey Puzzle Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Monkey Puzzle Tree and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Monkey Puzzle Tree flower color: Green
Monkey Puzzle Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and African Blue Basil
Care of Monkey Puzzle Tree and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monkey Puzzle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Monkey Puzzle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.