Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Basil
In German
Mulga
Basilikum
In Spanish
Mulga
albahaca
In Portuguese
Mulga
manjericão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Properties of Mulga Tree and Holy Basil
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Holy Basil? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Holy Basil. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Holy Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Holy Basil has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching 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 Mulga Tree and Holy Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Holy Basil
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Holy Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Mulga Tree and Holy Basil Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Holy Basil are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Mulga Tree and Holy Basil
Care of Mulga Tree and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.